Mrs. B. The poor boy is out of his mind. Leon, we must take him home.

Mrs. T. He is as unfortunate as Hilda. Poor Hilda, gone from her home——!

Dean (anxiously). Do I understand that Miss Templeton has already gone to New York?

Mr. T. We've just found this letter——

Mrs. T. How did you know?

Dean (quickly). It was once my good fortune to render Miss Templeton a slight service, in consequence of which I became aware of her plans. If you'll excuse me for a moment, I think that I can find her in time to persuade her from her purpose.

Mrs. T. Then go, by all means!

Mr. B. Eric, do you know what you are doing?

Dean. Leave that to me. [Exit, r.