[Coming to Sir William.] Charles was just running out to stop the organ when I reached the hall, grandpa.

Sir William.

Ye'd surely no intention, Clara, of venturing, yourself, into the public street—the open Square——?

Clara.

[Faintly.] I meant only to wave at the man from the door——

Miss Gower.

Oh, Clara, that would hardly have been in place!

Sir William.

[Raising his hands.] In mercy's name, Trafalgar, what is befalling my household?

Miss Gower.