Dunn. (going down, pushes Hattie away) Never mind him. He’s a fellow we met at the races. (to Niobe—aside) Be quiet and do as I tell you or you’ll spoil all. (goes over to window)
Nio. (gradually working up) Ah no! Fear not! (coming down C.) I cannot take the robes you’d kindly loan me, but I am touched no less with all your love and moved to the relief of melting tears.
Niobe exits crying, off R. C. up stairs; Carrie up C., looks after Niobe; Hattie goes up R. C., and exits after Niobe.
Dunn. (coming down L.) At it again. Kindness or cruelty, care or neglect, all melt her alike.
Door bell.
Car. Poor, tender hearted darling.
Hel. (down R.) Irrigating Crocodile! She’s a huge sham—mark my words, we shall live to regret her coming.
Dunn. (goes a little towards Helen) There’s no occasion for you to live here to regret it. If you feel you could bear it better somewhere else, don’t let us keep you. (goes L.)
Enter Beatrice R., from hallway, advances with Hattie.
Hat. (R. C.) Bea! What do you think? Such a surprise; Miss Mifton, the first Miss Mifton is——