Pin. Yes, down stairs walking about by himself.
Miss Sna. Excellent! I long to understand the mystery that not only seems to surround him, but Miss Coy, and the other two ladies. So what with them, and Niggle and Damper, who are both coming——
Miss Sky. And of course Mr. Boss?
Miss Sna. Oh, yes; Mr. Boss of course.
Miss Sky. Hem?
Miss Sna. Now don’t look so sly at me—I confess the soft impeachment; but it is purely platonic, it is indeed. Well, when we are altogether, I expect my tea party will go off with eclat. Come to us as soon as you can.
Pin. (Offering his arm to MISS SNARE.) Allow me to escort you? (Crosses to L.)
Miss Sna. Oh, no sir; offer your arm to the lady that has the greatest right to it.
[Exit MISS SNARE, F.E.L.
Pin. Here’s the favourable opportunity come sooner than I expected. I’ve got the speech, but have not had time enough to learn it; perhaps I can recollect a few words and get a sly peep at the others.