[All exit except Mrs. Felton and Em’ly.]
Mrs. Felton.—Em’ly, my child, God is good. Something seems to tell me that there are better days in store for us.
Em’ly.—Let us hope, mother; (takes her hand) my heart, too, seems lighter.
Mrs. Felton.—We will hope.
[CURTAIN.]
End of the first act.
Act II.
Scene: Interior of Clyde Hall. Seats arranged at wings. Door pract. in Flat, through which flowers are visible. Em’ly and Dingle discovered standing C. Both are masked.
Dingle.—By yonder fair moon whose radiance is reflected in a thousand dewy gems; by the glorious splendors of this summer night, I adjure you to remove that mask.
Em’ly.—Sir Knight, if eloquence could tempt me to reveal my face before the proper time, then your words would win your wish. I am not what you think I am. Knights woo not poor peasant maids, and I am poor, and humble, too.