Helen. Auntie, I believe you fell asleep and had a bad dream.
Miss A. Asleep! I've not closed my eyes this blessed day. I saw him as plainly as I see you. The ugly wretch! Oh, oh!
Mrs. T. Daisy, go and find Pete and send him for a policeman. This matter must be investigated.
Daisy. Yes, ma'am. (Exit, L. 2 E.)
Helen. (going to door, L., listening) I think I hear uncle moving about his room. He'll soon be down and will help us search the house.
Miss A. Oh, for goodness' sake, help me to get away before he comes. (Mrs. T. and Helen assist her to rise, and start with her toward L. 2 E.)
Miss A. No, no, not that way. I might meet him. Take me out along the balcony way. I'd rather meet that horrid colored man again than the Deacon in my present condition. Oh, dear, it was a terrible shock! Terrible! (Exeunt, D. C.)
Re-enter Pete, L. 2 E., disguised as Miss A.; wears a similar wig etc.
Pete. (C., imitating Miss A.'s manner) I declar', my heart's flutterin' like all creation. I have a 'pintment wid de Deacon. I knows he's gwine to ax me to marry him. Oh, dear, I shall faint! I knows I shall, but I can't refuse him. (takes seat on sofa) Hark! I hear footsteps. 'Tis he, by Jerusalem! I'll 'tend I'm mad wid him for not comin' sooner. (bows head on L. arm of sofa, conceals feet under dress, pulls curls over side of face, and hides hands under chin)
Enter Deacon, L. 2 E., smiling blandly.