[Softly.] 'Ear, 'ear!
Telfer.
So much for the actress. Now for the young lady—nay, the woman, the gyirl. Rose is a good girl——
[Loud applause, to which Ablett and Sarah contribute largely. Avonia rises and impulsively embraces Rose. She is recalled to her seat by a general remonstrance.] A good girl——
Mrs. Telfer.
[Clutching a knife.] Yes, and I should like to hear anybody, man or woman——!
Telfer.
She is a good girl, and will be long remembered by us as much for her private virtues as for the commanding authority of her genius. [More applause, during which there is a sharp altercation between Ablett and Sarah.] And now, what has happened to "the expectancy and Rose of the fair state"?
Imogen.
Good, Telfer! good!'