Miss Godesby. Thank you very much. I'll think it over.

Miss Sillerton. What's the other?

Clara. This is a dinner dress of Jess'.

[Holding it up to her own waist.

Miss Sillerton. [Carried away by the dress.] Oh, lovely,—perfectly charming,—an adorable gown!

[Miss Godesby pulls her arm and tries to make her less enthusiastic.

Miss Godesby. [To Clara and Mrs. Hunter.] Excuse me.

[She takes Miss Sillerton to one side and whispers in her ear.

Miss Sillerton. [Aloud.] I can't help it. I'm crazy about the dress!

[Meanwhile Mrs. Hunter and Tompson have whispered together.