Trelawny of The "Wells": A Comedietta in Four Acts

by Arthur Wing Pinero

Trafalgar! [Putting her aside and advancing to Arthur.] Oh, indeed, sir! and so you deliberately accuse your great-aunt of acting toward ye and Miss Trelawny mala fide——

Arthur.

Grandfather, what I intended to——

Sir William.

I will afford ye the opportunity of explaining what ye intended to convey, downstairs, at once, in the library. [A general shudder.] Obleege me by following me, sir. [To Clara and De Foenix.] Captain de Foenix, I see no prospect of any further social relaxation this evening. You and Clara will do me the favor of attending in the hall, in readiness to take this young man back to Holies Street. [Giving his arm to Miss Gower.] My dear sister—— [To Arthur.] Now, sir.

[Sir William and Miss Gower go out Arthur comes to Rose and kisses her.]

Arthur.

Good-night, dearest: Oh, good-night! Oh, Rose!

Sir William.

[Outside the door.] Mr. Arthur Gower!