Lady. I beg you'll be seated, Mr Vapid—I have something of consequence to impart to you.
Vapid. I'd never have ventured but in hopes of seeing my dear Marianne.
Lady. Indeed I will not detain you a moment.
Vapid. Very well, ma'am, if that's the case——[Slowly seating himself.] It's very alarming.
[Aside.
Lady. Letty, leave the room, and fasten the door.
[Exit Letty.
Vapid. No, no!—don't do that, I beseech you!
Lady. You're very much frightened, Mr Vapid;—I hope you don't suppose I have any design against you?