The Drawing Room.
Miss Alton, alone.
Miss Alton. What perplexing scenes I already meet with in this house? I ought, however, to be contented in the security it affords against the attempts of Heartly. I am contented—But, O Clifford! It was hard to be left alone to the choice of distresses.
Enter Chignon, introducing Lady Emily.
Chignon. My Lady Emily Gayville—Madame no here! Mademoiselle, announce, if you please, my lady.
Lady E. [Aside.] Did my ears deceive me? surely I heard the name of Clifford—and it escaped in an accent!—Pray, sir, who is that?
[To Chignon.
Chignon. Mademoiselle Alton, confidante of my lady, and next after me in her suite.
[Examines her Head Dress impertinently. Miss Alton with great modesty rises and puts her Work together.
Lady E. There seems to be considerable difference in the decorum of her attendants. You need not stay, sir.