Mrs. B. The boy is crazy; he has never seen Hilda in his life.
Mr. B. But we couldn't cross him. They say it's dangerous.
Mrs. T. If he brings back Hilda, I'll overlook everything.
Mrs. B. (haughtily). Rest assured, Mrs. Templeton, that when my brother comes to himself, he will make ample apology.
Enter Dean and Hilda, r., the former carrying Hilda's suit-case.
Mrs. T. (embracing Hilda). My dear child, are you still with us? Where have you been?
Hilda (nervously). Mr. Dean found me in the summer-house and persuaded me to come in, mother. I don't want to go away, but I don't want to marry——
Mrs. T. There, there, child, say no more. Stay with your mother, and you shall do exactly as you like. (Sound of door-bell.) Sue, will you kindly go to the door? [Exit Sue, r.
Mrs. B. Oh, Eric, how did you know where to find her?
Dean (to Hilda). Miss Templeton, will you kindly convince these people that I am neither a burglar nor a lunatic?