SIR W. (kissing her) There! (to SERVANT) I’ll attend his lordship immediately.
Exit SERVANT and SIR WILLIAM.
MAR. Bless me! then I must titivate a little. (rings a bell) I’m to take off these gloves and this apron.
Enter a MAID, L.H.D.
—Come here, Lucy—take these things, will you? (giving her the gloves and apron) Now my hair and my dress—do I look nice and proper to see gentlefolks? Oh! my shoes do pinch me so! There, that will do—now go.
MARGERY stands very prim, L.H.—SIR WILLIAM ushers in LORD and LADY PLATO.
SIR W. My dear uncle, this is kind! I was afraid you would never honor me with a visit again. Lady Plato, I am delighted to know you. You can form no idea how gratified I am by the unexpected pleasure of seeing you.
PLATO. Just returned from a trip to the Highlands.
SIR W. I was fearful I had offended you, but this kindness assures me we are still friends.