Scene: Ann’s boudoir at Candover. The butler is directing two footmen, who are piling up blankets, garments, etc.
[Enter Lord William and Selina in travelling clothes. Lord William over to fire L.
Selina: How are you, Thompson?
[Moves over to chair D. S. L.
Thompson: Very well, thank you, Miss Selina.
Selina: Has no one else arrived yet?
Thompson: No, miss. Lady Emily and Mr. Carstairs have been here since yesterday. Mrs. Martineau and Mr. Molyneux and Mr. Jordan are coming by the three o’clock train and should be here in a few minutes.
Selina: We would have been down an hour ago if the car hadn’t been suffering from asthma.
Lord William: Who is the Mr. Jordan who is coming, Thompson?
Thompson: I believe him to be in the Cabinet, m’lord.