Reg. Perhaps—in time—
Adri. Alas! I cannot give you hope. But friends we shall ever be. [Reginald turns away.] Will you accept the hand of friendship?
Reg. Yes! Yes! Pardon me! Friends we shall always be. [Exit Adrienne, R. 2 E.]
Enter Coriolanus, R. 4 E.
Cor. Sir Reginald, your honored aunt awaits your coming in the conservatory.
Reg. I will attend her immediately. [Exit Reginald, R. 2 E.]
Cor. [Coming down C.] Coriolanus, I am proud of you—you have acquitted yourself nobly—you have made an impression upon her maiden heart, I feel assured. She recognizes the true nobility that is hidden under the garb of the menial. How I hate these clothes! Oh! Anastasia, thou knowest true worth when thou see’st it. [Walks to right.]
Enter Dollerclutch, L. 4 E. Comes down C.
Dol. Well, I’ve got here at last, and if I can only manage to meet Hilda. But how shall I contrive to see her? [Looks around and sees Coriolanus.] Ah! there’s one of the servants! I’ll question him. [To Coriolanus.] Hey, there, you clown! Come here. [Coriolanus turns.] Coriolanus, by all that is wonderful. Well, this is particularly gratifying. But, how is it that I find you here? Have you left the other place?
Cor. I am a visitor here! I have escorted Miss Maitland to the grand reception.