Jean (to Miss Levering as Footman appears). Oh, they're coming for you. Don't forget your book.
(Footman holds out a salver with a telegram on it for Jean.)
Why, it's for me!
Miss L. But it's time I was——
(Crosses to table.)
Jean (opening the telegram). May I? (Reads, and glances over the paper at Miss Levering.) I've got your book. (Crosses to Miss Levering, and, looking at the back of the volume) Dante! Whereabouts are you? (Opening at the marker.) Oh, the "Inferno."
Miss L. No; I'm in a worse place.
Jean. I didn't know there was a worse.
Miss L. Yes; it's worse with the Vigliacchi.