Jean (takes the handkerchief to give to her, glancing down at the embroidered corner; stops). But that's not an L! It's Vi——!

(Geoffrey Stonor suddenly turns his back and takes up the newspaper.)

Lady John (from the lobby). Come, Vida, since you will go.

Miss L. Yes; I'm coming.

[Exit Miss Levering.

Jean. I didn't know her name was Vida; how did you?

(Stonor stares silently over the top of his paper.)

Curtain.


ACT II