Dolly. Yes, and this will be before he meets the next lady.
Renie. [Looks at Dolly severely.] My dear Dolly, with your light frivolous nature it is impossible for you to understand a pure and exalted attachment like ours. Listen! [Taking out a letter.] This will show you his fine nature, his fine feelings—"From the first moment I saw you——"
Matt enters.
Renie. [Putting letter in pocket.] Well, have you had a [pleasant] walk?
Matt. Very pleasant—and instructive. The Professor asked me to remind you that he's waiting for you at the fish-pond.
Renie. I'd better go. I shall get a little lecture all to myself if I don't. [Going off, to Dolly.] Thank you, dear, so much for your kind invitation to stay on!
Dolly. Don't mention it!
Renie. I shall try to manage it. [Exit.
Dolly. Yes, I'm sure you will.
Matt. Mrs. Sturgess going to stay on?