Br. (with simplicity). Oh, yes, that will be splendid, Blanchidine,
And then we can go and have a dip in a bathing-machine!
[Blan. resigns the wooden doll to Brun., who skips off with it, l., as Fanny Furbelow enters r., carrying a magnificent wax doll.
Fanny (languidly). Ah, howdy do—isn't this heat too
frightful? And so you're quite alone?
Bl. (nervously.) Oh, quite—oh yes, I always am alone,
when there's nobody with me.
[This is a little specimen of the Lady's humorous "gag," at which she is justly considered a proficient.
Fanny (drawling). Delightful!
When I was wondering, only a little while ago,
If I should meet a creature that I know;
Allow me—my new doll, the Lady Minnie!
[Introducing doll.
Bl. (rapturously). Oh, what a perfect love!
Fanny.She ought to be—for a guinea!
Here, you may nurse her for a little while.
Be careful, for her frock's the latest style.
[Gives Blan. the wax doll.