Mary. (enters from Library L. U. E.) The Locksmith is in the Library Sir, to know what is to be done.
Dunn. (looking at audience as if for screen) Oh, the lock and staple for the screen; I’ll explain it to him, myself. Tell the Governess I wish to speak to her.
Mary exits C. and R. up steps.
Corn. (going up C.) No! Never mind, Peter—I’ll tackle her myself.
Dunn. (stopping him C.) What for? when I tell you there’s no occasion.
Corn. Well, I’m not so sure of that; and I’ll satisfy myself. There’s some mystery connected with her. And I’ll find out why and how she came; and all about her. (crosses R.)
Dunn. No! No! Don’t you meddle or you’ll ruin everything! (aside) He must not see Niobe till I have warned her. I’ll run and see that locksmith and hurry back. You remain quiet and I’ll find out if you have any cause for fear. Don’t interfere, or you’ll spoil everything. Leave her to me. She’s a peculiar woman, but I think I understand her. She’s a woman of the world undoubtedly, but a little after date. Leave her to me. Leave her to me!
Exit Dunn to Library L. D.
Corn. He seems so particularly anxious I should leave it to him, I don’t think it good enough; I would always rather that somebody else should manage any little unpleasantness for me, but I like to feel sure that they’re not working some little purpose of their own.
Enter Niobe C. and L. as if looking for some one; comes R.