Muriel.

From this moment. Harry—

Quex.

Hey?

Muriel.

I won't keep you till the end of the year. Marry me, and have done with it, directly the Season is over, and take me away.

Quex.

[Bending over her hand.] Good heavens—! [Miss Limbird holds the portière aside and admits Lady Owbridge, the Duchess of Strood, and Mrs. Eden. Miss Limbird then returns to her desk. Quex goes to Lady Owbridge, takes her arm, and leads her forward.] Aunt Julia! aunt! my dear aunt Julia!

[The Duchess joins Frayne. Mrs. Eden comes to Muriel and receives the news of the hastened marriage. Sophy moves away to the window.

Quex.