Kate. Please come in and be seated. I will call mother.
Liz. (entering and going down R.). I believe she advertised for a seamstress, and I— (Looks at the gentlemen, screams, and sinks into chair, R. C. Dr. E. and Kate go to her.)
Eug. (aside). This is devilish awkward. Hope she will know enough to hold her tongue. By Jove, I'm in a fix all around. (Exit hastily, C.)
Kate (as Lizzie revives). Are you better?
Liz. Yes—I—yes, thank you. (Looking around. Aside.) He has gone.
Dr. E. The heat of the room overpowered her, doubtless. I will leave her to your care while I go and see your father.
Kate. You will find him in the library.
Dr. E. I will soon return. (Exit, C.)
Kate (aside). She looked very strangely at the doctor before she fainted. What can it mean?
Liz. I—I beg pardon for troubling you so much. I cannot imagine what made me so dizzy.