I think the gentlefolk are here.
[The upper doors up centre are thrown open; LADY CREECH hurriedly enters, with MADAME DE CHAMPIGNY and HORACE, followed by ALMERIC.]
LADY CREECH
My dear child, what are you doing in this dreadful place with this dreadful person?
MADAME DE CHAMPIGNY
My dear, les convenances!
HORACE
Ethel, I'm extremely surprised; come away at once!
ALMERIC
Oh, I say, you know, really, Miss Ethel! You can't stay here, you know, can you?