1st Lady. O, Mr. H., we are so glad—
2d Lady. We have been so dull—
3rd Lady. So perfectly lifeless—You owe it to us to be more than commonly entertaining.
Mr. H. Ladies, this is so obliging—
4th Lady. O, Mr. H., those ranunculas you said were dying, pretty things, they have got up—
5th Lady. I have worked that sprig you commended—I want you to come—
Mr. H. Ladies—
6th Lady. I have sent for that piece of music from London.
Mr. H. The Mozart (seeing MELESINDA)—Melesinda!
Several Ladies at once. Nay, positively, Melesinda, you shan't engross him all to yourself.