[She sings to gain courage—passing cautiously behind the screen. PINKEY, at the same time, comes round in front, then takes his place at the back of it as she re-appears.
No one is there—there are no closets—no other door than that. I’m getting frightened, upon my honor I am—it must have been my fancy. Well, all I can do is to sit quiet till my friends are disposed to set me at liberty. I really feel inclined to scream.
[She sits in the chair. PINKEY comes forward, and gently places a chair by the side of her.
Pin. Hem!
[She screams and falls on her knees. DAMPER, MISS SNARE, BOSS and CHESTER, are seen watching them through the glass door.
Miss Sky. Oh! what’s that?—I can’t look I’m sure its something frightful.
Pin. (Falling on his knees beside her.) Now for it, I’m at high popping pressure. Angelic creature—dearest of women—I love you to distraction—I shall never be happy without you, you are necessary to my life—I never loved anybody but you—never can love anybody but you—I’ve got four hundred a year, an uncle with a row of houses, and an aunt with money in the bank—I’m the only nephew—I’m in both their wills—you are all to me, Oh, that I were all to you—in short—in fact—in a few words—will you be mine? There!
Miss Sky. (Recovers herself during his speech and rises.) No.
Pin. Oh, good gracious! You don’t mean it?