Dunn. (between them) It’s a wonder you’ve remained single, so long.
Hel. I have too constant a reminder before me of the mistake of married life, ever to venture.
Dunn. Oh! The venture would be—on the other side: you run no risk!
Car. You must admit, Peter, that this woman, the new governess——
Dunn impatient, with an exclamation, crosses R. to window.
Hel. Carrie, don’t make foolish remarks you may be sorry for; to say too much is to put him on his guard. Come—(puts Carrie over) to your room—not a word—you’re excited. I’ll keep an eye on this Miss Mifton.
Exits, following Carrie L. D.
Dunn. (taking stage R. to L.; kicking stool away) Where will it end? What am I to do? (sitting on couch) Send off that infernal Telegram to the real governess. She must be detained where she is for the present, and bought off; I shall have to go to Leamington, see her, and bribe her to take some other engagement, and I don’t know how I am to do it!
Enter Innings C. R.
Inn. (coming down) If I can find Corney——