Adri. Ralph, hush! Some one approaches.
Hil. [Comes forward C.] Madam! Mr. Maitland was inquiring for you for this quadrille.
Adri. I almost forgot it. [Aside to Ralph.] I’ll be back presently. [To Hilda.] Come, Hilda! [Both Exeunt R. 2 E. Ralph Exits L. 2 E.]
Enter Sammy and Adolphus, L. 2 E.
Sam. [Looking after the girls.] Did you see her? Oh, what a heavenly being! My heart goes after her, and I guess I’ll follow my heart. [About to rush after. Adolphus pulls him back.]
Adol. No you don’t! If anybody goes, it’s me. [About to go. Sammy pulls him back.]
Sam. I want to pour my heart in her ear!
Adol. And I want to let my soul mingle with hers!
Sam. Well, we can’t both make love to her at once. I have it! We’ll draw lots! [Pulls matches from pocket.] Who draws the short stick proposes first, and if she refuses the short stick then the long stick will have a chance.