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.