[With a cry, almost of despair, Ellean turns from Paula and sinks on to the settee, covering her face with her hands.

Paula.

[Indignantly.] Oh! Why is it! How dare you treat me like this? What do you mean by it? What do you mean?

A Servant enters.

Servant.

Mr. Drummle, ma'am.

Cayley Drummle, in riding dress, enters briskly.

The Servant retires.

Paula.