Nio. (coming out again) Why does he do that, is the man a Herald?
Dunn. No, a letter carrier—the postman! Postman!
Nio. Postman! (pleased) Ah! The Postman! (amused at the sound, repeats “Postman” as she goes to window)
Dunn. If she’s so struck on the postman, what will it be when she sees a policeman!
Nio. Oh, how they sway! Could not someone teach them how to walk? The Maidens waddle, like web-footed cranes.
Imitating a modern walk to L. corner.
Dunn. Yes! You’ve got it, that’s it (Niobe hurrying back to window, Dunn stops her) Look at ’em another time—go to the nursery now, and if the ladies, my wife or her sister, send for you, do be careful. (putting her up L. C.)
Nio. (returns) I will bring the children and show how much they love me.
Dunn. (R. C.) No, no! They’re not allowed in here.
Nio. (L. C.) Why, are they not yours?