Cooling hurries back.
Cooling.
To everybody. Miss Parradell! Opening the double-door and signalling to the leader of the band. Now!
The band strikes up the air of “Mind the Paint” as Lily enters at the right-hand door at the back with Jimmie Birch. Lily is dressed in white, and altogether fulfils exteriorly Roper’s description of “angelic.” She carries a large bouquet of lilies and pale roses with a broad ribbon flowing from it. All the men but Farncombe, who holds aloof, press round her, Stidulph rising and joining them. The ladies follow.
The Men.
Struggling for her hand. Many happy returns of day! Many happy returns of the day! Many happy returns of the day!
Jimmie.
Battling with the men. Keep away from her! Bertie, you’re on her frock! Mind her frock!
Roper.
Mind the paint!