[Looking from, Muriel to Frayne proudly.] Well—

Frayne.

[In answer, kissing his finger-tips to the air.] Alluring!

Quex.

Ha! [Hastily.] We're keeping the ladies waiting.

[He goes out. Frayne is following Quex, when he encounters Miss Claridge. He pauses, gazing at her admiringly. The door-gong sounds.

Miss Claridge.

[Surprised.] Do you wish anything, sir?

Frayne.

[With a little sigh of longing.] Ah—h!