Matilda.—I am coming—be with you in one minute. Has Biddy fastened the back gate?
Nicholas (aside).—I know we’ll be late (calls), Biddy! (crosses to R. E.)
Biddy.—I’m here, sur. [Enter Biddy R. E.] What do you want wid me, sur?
Nicholas.—Biddy, is the back gate fastened?
Biddy.—I’ll see, sur, (turns to go).
Nicholas.—Biddy!
Biddy.—Sur!
Nicholas.—Biddy, I am going to the opera; that is, we are, Mrs. Neverslip and myself.
Matilda (calls).—Nicholas!
Nicholas.—Well, what’s the matter?