Innings stands up C. looking after Hattie, throwing kisses to her—echoes “That is love—That is——”
Corn. (after watching Innings, swings down stage near couch) Come here Phil! Never mind Hattie, she’ll keep. Anything fresh? Have you learnt anything new?
Inn. There’s nothing new to learn that I can see. Madeline Mifton’s here, and you’ve got to prepare for the worst. (lies on couch putting his legs up)
Corn. (C.) It is the most striking coincidence I ever heard of; that the sister of the girl I jilted should take the place of Governess, and come here, by the merest accident.
Inn. Do you suppose it was accident?
Corn. Oh, come Phil—you don’t think it was design?
Inn. I do! Didn’t I tell you last evening that she was coming to London to hunt you down!
Corn. Yes! But who could realize such persistency outside a Gaboriau Novel.
Inn. Have you seen her yet?