[Looking at the note.] Oh, thanks. [Closing the door.] I beg your pardon, your Grace—it's for me.

[She returns to the dressing-table, reading the note.

Mrs. Eden.

[Jestingly.] Ah, Sophy! you must encourage no more sweethearts now, remember.

Sophy.

This is from him, Mrs. Eden—from Mr. Valma, saying good-night. He's gone to bed.

Mrs. Eden.

Good gracious! how do you know?

Sophy.

Mrs. Gregory, the housekeeper, has allowed him to sleep here to-night, so that we may go back together in the morning.