Kyrle He is—she thinks so—what she says becomes the truth.
Enter Mrs. Cregan, L. 2 E.
Mrs. C Who says the days of chivalry are over? Come, gentlemen, the bridesmaids must attend the bride. The guests will assemble in the hall.
Enter Servant, R. 2 E., with letter and card on salver.
Serv Mr. Bertie O’Moore, if you plase. A gentlemen below asked me to hand you this card.
O’Moore A gentleman! what can he want? [Reads card.] Ah! indeed; this is a serious matter, and excuses the intrusion.
Hyland What’s the matter?
O’Moore A murder has been committed.
All A murder?
O’Moore The perpetrator of the deed has been discovered, and the warrant for his arrest requires my signature.