[O'Dwyer vanishes. Imogen goes to those who are in the wings and talks to them; gradually they withdraw into the Greenroom. Rose sinks on to the stool; Tom comes to her and stands beside her.]

Sir William.

What's this? what is it——?

Arthur.

[Bewildered.] Sir, I—I—you—and—and Rose—are the last persons I expected to meet here——

Sir William.

Ah-h-h—h!

Arthur.

Perhaps you have both already learned, from Mr. Wrench or Miss Parrott, that I have—become—a gypsy, sir?

Sir William.