GAMA—So this is the royal castle of the Chicago and Alton Railroad? Dame Rumor whispered that the place was on a par with everything connected with the Alton Line. Superb! Royal! Grand!
HILD.—(Gratified.) Oh! Sire.
GAMA.—But she’s a liar. And this is your son! Dame Rumor also said he was the leader of fashions among the Alton employes, but he’s changed. He used to be a singularly handsome child.
HILD.—(Furious.) Enough of this. Where is your daughter, whom on your plighted word should be here to-day?