[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