They troop out in silence, the key turns in the lock.
FANNY [takes up the book—turns to the cover, reads]. “The Sinner’s Manual.” [She turns to page 93.]
[CURTAIN]
ACT III
SCENE
The same.
Time.—A few days later.
A table is laid for tea. Ernest enters with the tea-urn. He leaves the door open; through it comes the sound of an harmonium, accompanying the singing of a hymn. Fanny comes from her dressing-room. She is dressed more cheerfully than when we last saw her, but still “seemly.” She has a book in her hand. She pauses, hearing the music, goes nearer to the open door, and listens; then crosses and takes her place at the table. The music ceases.
FANNY. Another prayer meeting? [Ernest nods.] I do keep ’em busy.
ERNEST. D’ye know what they call you downstairs?