our wife played charmingly, Mr. Frimmely.”
Mr. Frimmely smiles, and tries to look as if the merit of her acting was due entirely to his instruction.
Madame Regniati. I don't suppose you chose her dress for her.
Mr. Orby Frimmely (still as if he HAD done so, but allowed her the credit of it). No, no; Mrs. Frimmely has a great taste for theatricals.
Miss Adelaide Cherton (to Miss Medford). Oh, I am sure we ought to be so much obliged to you for playing.
Miss Ada. Oh, it was so good. I really wonder how you could manage to accompany them as you did.
Miss Medford (quite unaffectedly). I am so glad I was able to do it, as I've only been accustomed to play to my brother's singing, that is when he doesn't do it himself.
The Signor (delighted). Oh, my Jo! I 'ave not laugh so much for a long time.
Milburd (who has put on evening dress and joined us, is evidently immensely pleased). No! (Diffidently.) It seemed to go very well.
Mrs. Frampton (a middle-aged lady, coming up to him). I really must congratulate you, Mr. Milburd. I'm a great play-goer, and I haven't seen anything at any one of the London theatres equal to it. You really ought to produce it in Town.