MRS. SYLVESTER.

I warn you, girl, my patience is nearly exhausted.

REMBRANDT TEMPENNY (aside).

So am I. My legs ache at the joints.

MRS. SYLVESTER.

You will either make a clean breast of it, or I shall take steps—

REMBRANDT TEMPENNY (aside to ROSALINE).

Let her take steps—that's what I want her to do.

MRS. SYLVESTER.

Ah, wait—doubtless my husband is in hiding. I will see.