The Schoolmistress: A Farce in Three Acts

by Arthur Wing Pinero

[To Queckett.] Now you'll see Mr. Paulover. Oh, I do hope he'll take to you!

QUECKETT.

Well, really, I'm—[He walks angrily away as Dinah enters with Reginald Paulover, a good-looking lad, rather sheepish when in repose, but fiery and demonstrative when out of temper. He is in evening dress, overcoat, and muffler, and wears a respirator, which he removes on entering.]

DINAH.

[Introducing the three girls.] Reggie, these are my three dear friends—Miss Hawkins—Miss Johnson—

REGINALD.

[Bowing.] Awfully pleased to meet you.

DINAH.

And Miss Hesslerigge.

[Peggy advances and shakes hands with Reginald.]