They go up C.; Dunn going L.; Carrie R.
Hel. (R., to Niobe) Begone, Hussy! Leave the House!
Nio. (C.) Not at your bidding. Petramos is lord, and Petramos decrees that I abide with him! (as if going to Dunn)
Omnes. (strong) Oh, Peter!!! (Niobe gets over R., up stage)
Dunn. (wildly excited, coming down R. C.) In a sense, Miss Mifton is right. She came here with an irreproachable character and the highest references, and as the Master of the house, knowing nothing to her discredit, I am responsible for her. Miss Mifton is here and for the present must remain. (goes to R. of Corney)
Hat. (who has entered C. and has tried to get a word with Dunn, taking up Dunn’s tone) That’s what I tell her, but she insists it can’t be.
Hel. Of whom are you speaking?
Hat. The lady here, who is asking for Mr. Dunn.
Dunn. (L. C.; facing audience) What lady? What’s her business? Who is she?