MELLEFONT.
What is it, Betty?
BETTY.
Somebody wishes to speak with you immediately.
MARWOOD (aside).
Ha! now all depends on whether----
MELLEFONT.
Me? Immediately? I will come at once. Madam, is it agreeable to you to shorten your visit?
SARA.
Why so, Mellefont? Lady Solmes will be so kind as to wait for your return.