THE SECOND SCENE.
The scene changes to Mr. Posket’s drawing-room, as in the first act.
Beatie enters timidly, dressed in simple walking-costume.
Beatie.
How dreadfully early. Eleven o’clock, and I’m not supposed to come till four. I wonder why I want to instruct Cis all day. I’m not nearly so enthusiastic about the two little girls I teach in Russell Square.
Popham enters. Her eyes are red as if from crying.
Popham.
[Drawing back on seeing Beatie.] That music person again. I beg your pardon—I ain’t got no instructions to prepare no drawing-room for no lessons till four o’clock.
Beatie.
I wish to see Mrs. Posket.