Vedder. Mrs. Vedder, what are you whispering about there?

Dame. Nothing!

Vedder. Well, don't whisper it any more.

Alice. [Aside, to Dame.] Come along with me.

Vedder. Mrs. Vedder, take yourself out of the room.

Alice. Mr. Knickerbocker, I shall expect you to follow me immediately.

[Exeunt Alice and Dame.

Knickerbocker. And this is the last day of the term fixed on by the agreement!

Vedder. Yes; and Herman is resolute, and so am I.

Knickerbocker. I am sorry for poor Lowena.