WYCHERLEY: The Gentleman Dancing Master.
The captain had just sealed his letter when he saw Cecil leave the hotel alone. He determined to profit by the opportunity, and seek Blanche. He found her writing.
As she recognised him, she gave a low scream, and then springing up, exclaimed:—
"Is my father with you? Oh! intercede for us. Gain his consent."
"I am alone, Blanche."
"Alone?"
"I came with you from Wytton. The same carriage brought us both; you rode inside, and I behind."
"What! .... is .... what! are you going to....?"
"To watch over you, dear Blanche, as a brother would. To force him to marry you."
"Force! why, what do you mean? Cecil is but this instant gone for the license."