Mrs. Carley. No, they've always known each other.

Louise. Well, some people wear better than we do, that's all! and I believe she's in love with him, whether either of them know it or not.

[Georgiana comes in Left with Bella Shindle. Miss Shindle is a florid, buxom young person, pleased with herself and

all the world. She carries several packages.

Georgiana. Here's Bella, mother.

Everybody. How are you, Bella?

Georgiana. All your guests gone?

[She sits left of table. Mrs. Carley goes back of table, and Louise moves to the right.

Mrs. Carley. Yes, thank goodness! You might have been here.

Georgiana. You know I can't stand your would-be smart parties!