Mary Speaker [To Maid.]
Yes. We were just starting. Does Miss Hemlock want anything? I will go to her if she wishes to speak with me.
Maid
She said, in case you were going out, that I was to tell you not to do so.
Mary Speaker
Not to do so?
Maid
Yes, ma'am; that's what she said. She said in case you were getting ready to go out, you were to change your plans and stop at home.
John Speaker [To Maid.]
Not to do so? But, surely, there must be some mistake!