NIGGLE runs on and stands in amazement.
Nig. (Exclaims in surprise.) Damper!
[DAMPER and MISS MACAW sit looking at each other, with great ferocity, as the act drop descends.
END OF ACT II.
[ACT III.]
[SCENE I.]—The cottage—same as first scene of second act—Chairs, tables as before.
MISS MEADOWS, L. and CHESTER, R., discovered.
Che. Now, Jessy, I think we clearly understand each other?
Miss Mea. Perfectly. We agree to marry with a mystery hanging over each of us. My poor aunt and I, through our retired mode of living, are supposed to be very suspicious persons, and yet you are ready and willing to give me your hand, let me turn out to be what I may?