Innings exits C. and R.
Corn. (after slight pause—looks at Dunn) Peter, old man! You don’t look well.
Dunn. I don’t feel well; I’ve been walking my room the whole of the night. I haven’t slept a wink.
Corn. Neither have I; but sleeplessness doesn’t break me up nearly so quickly as worry. I cannot stand worry; and that is why I want to speak with you about this new Governess.
Dunn. (startled) What! Why should there be any worry about the new Governess? (aside) Can he suspect——
Corn. It’s no use trying to disguise it, Peter, she is not what she seems.
Dunn. (amazed and frightened) Not what she——
Corn. She hasn’t come here to teach the children at all.
Dunn. (rising) Great goodness, how did he learn this! (aside)
Corn. It was hard to believe, but a good look at her face settled it; she’s the very image——