MRS. SYLVESTER.

(Rushing to CHARLES SYLVESTER). Charles—Charles, compose yourself!

MRS. TEMPENNY.

(Rushing to REMBRANDT TEMPENNY). Rembrandt, be calm.

CHARLES SYLVESTER.

Don't interfere, Adelaide.

REMBRANDT TEMPENNY.

Eugenia, this concerns us alone. Mr. Sylvester accuses me—

CHARLES SYLVESTER.

Yes, sir, I accuse you—