Dunn. I’ve a Maiden Aunt; the one my Sister’s with, who is antique enough for anything.
Tomp. (interested) How far back does she go?
Dunn. Well, past the middle ages; she’s over sixty; but it’s the rarity of her that would attract you, Tompkins!
Tomp. (indignantly rising, going R.) Sir, I’m not forming a museum of curiosities, but a gallery of Art treasures.
Dunn. (rising) Yes! Of course! Are you going already?
Mary enters from C. and L. with trunk; Tompkins putting gloves on C.
Mary. (C.) Here’s a trunk, Sir, has been delivered for a Miss Mifton.
Dunn. Miss Mifton! Oh, the Governess’s trunk. She said it would be sent on. Leave it there, Mary. We’ll get it carried up bye and bye. I remember she said in her letter it would be sent on.
Mary places trunk near R. of C. doorway and goes to turn up lamp on stand below fireplace.
Dunn. Never mind the lamp, Mary; I’ll turn it up myself when I want it; (Mary exits C. and R.) I like to sit in the gloaming! What’s your hurry Tompkins? Sit down and take another drink.