Carrie goes to window down L., looks out.
Bea. Papa regretted it very much, but he is sure to be here to escort us. (crosses R. to couch and sits.)
Car. I’m glad of that, because Corney is never satisfactory as a Chaperon.
Bea. Oh, Carrie, I’m sure Corney is most attentive.
Hel. (L. C.) If you were his sister, you would not think so. He neglects us shamefully.
Hat. (R.) Quite right, too! It’s a pity if a fellow can’t stick to the girl he’s spooning. (sitting R. and laughingly hugging Bea.)
Hel. Hattie! You are a very slangy child. Such terms are most improper.
Hat. Corney uses them, and I don’t know any better way of saying it. (crosses to C.)
Hel. Could you not say adhere to the lady he’s engaged to?
Hattie crosses back to sofa.