Lily.

To Farncombe, who is standing by the writing-table. Lord Farncombe——?

Farncombe goes to her and they dance together.

Fulkerson.

To Daphne, tapping her on the shoulder. Missdure, may I have th’ grea’ pleasure——? Shaking her. Missdure—Missdure——

Daphne.

Starting up. Oh! Looking round wildly. Oh——!

Fulkerson.

Dancing with her. Pray ’xcuse th’ absence ’f gloves.

Daphne.