Jen. Yes'm. (Aside.) He is one of the superior sex, and he don't know so much as an idiot! (Exit, C.)
Alice. Now, were I independent, I should certainly have said I was engaged and could not see him. How shall I be able to endure him for a life time, when he bores me so for an hour?
(Enter Doughlass, eye-glass, cane, etc., C.)
Alice (rising). I am delighted to see you, Mr. Doughlass!
Doug. (C.) Aw! thank you. You are looking more chawming than ever this evening, Miss Alice.
Alice (aside). He always says that. (Aloud.) You quite flatter me. Please be seated. (Offers chair.)
Doug. (sitting, L.). Aw! this has been a fine day hasn't it, now?
Alice (sitting, R.). Very fine indeed.
Doug. I hope we shall have as fine to-morrow.
Alice. I hope so, truly.