Hel. Hattie! Tell the new Governess we wish to see her.
Hat. (L.) Don’t get excited Bea. She is pretty, but I don’t believe she’s Corney’s kind.
Hattie exits up steps C. and R.
Car. (crossing R.) We have engaged a Miss Mifton to superintend the children’s education; but Helen has doubts as to her competency.
Hel. It will not take five minutes to satisfy ourselves; I’ll put a few questions to her, and if she cannot answer them satisfactorily a fortnight’s wages, in lieu of notice, will have to satisfy her. (sitting R. C., front of table; Carrie sits R. of Helen)
Enter Hattie C. from R., Niobe following; Hattie goes down L. to Bea.; Niobe C., top of steps.
Bea. What a lovely woman! Oh, Hattie! I believe Corney has been in love with her.
Hat. Oh, nonsense!
Nio. (on steps) Hail to you!