Tom.
Yes, Sir William.
Sir William.
[To Gadd and Colpoys.] Sit down. [Imperatively.] Sit down and be silent.
[Gadd and Colpoys seat themselves upon the sofa, like men in a dream. Rose sits on the dress-basket.]
Avonia.
.
[Opening the center door slightly—in an anxious voice.] Rose——!
Sir William.
Come in, ma'am, come in! [Avonia enters, coming to Rose. A cloak is now attached to the shoulders of Avonia's dress.] Sit down, ma'am, and be silent!