THE CHORUS SINGER. No, is the door going to be opened? Well, that will be fun!—I just want to ask the Portress something.
THE PROMPTER enters from the right.
THE OFFICER. Is Miss Victoria gone yet?
THE PROMPTER. Not that I know of.
THE OFFICER. Now, didn't I tell you she was waiting for me!—Don't go away, for the door is going to be opened.
THE PROMPTER. Which door?
THE OFFICER. Is there more than one door?
THE PROMPTER. Oh, I know—that one with the clover leaf. Well, then I have got to stay—I am only going to have a word with the Portress.
THE BALLET GIRL, THE CHORUS SINGER, and THE PROMPTER gather beside THE BILLPOSTER in front of the lodge window and talk by turns to THE DAUGHTER.
THE GLAZIER. enters through the gate.
THE OFFICER. Are you the locksmith?