[Outside, "Extra—Extra!"

Georgiana. I must see that paper, Steve.

Mrs. Carley. Georgiana, I think you are too thoughtless.

[Outside, "Entire regiment wiped out!"

Georgiana. Steve, do you hear that! Will you get the paper or shall I call to the man?

Steven. I'll get it. [Goes to a window and opens it, pulling aside the curtain. He calls down to the boy in the street.] Here! Hi! Extra!

[Voice outside, "Here you are, boss!"

Steven. Ring the bell.

[He comes back into the room. One "Extra" is heard louder than before, and then the cries gradually die away.

Mrs. Carley. The carriage has already been