Vera.

Oh, their looks are magnificent; it's their habits! But I must get to work again.

[Turns to the table and opens a book; Elizabeth is moving towards the door back, when enter Servant, u.l.

Servant.

If you please, ma'am, a gentleman asking for Sir David.

Elizabeth.

Oh!

[Moving towards door r. with evident wish to escape.

Vera.

Don't run away, Elizabeth.