Miss Als. Nimini—pimini—imini, mimini—oh, it's delightfully infantine—and so innocent, to be kissing one's own lips.
Lady E. You have it to a charm—does it not become her infinitely, Mrs. Blandish?
Mrs. Blandish. Our friend's features must succeed in every grace! but never so much as in a quick change of extremes.
Enter Servant.
Serv. Madam, Lord Gayville desires to know if you are at home?
Miss Als. A strange formality!
Lady E. [Aside.] No brother ever came more opportunely to a sister's relief, "I have fooled it to the top of my bent."
Miss Als. Desire Miss Alton to come to me. [Exit Servant.] Lady Emily, you must not blame me; I am supporting the cause of our sex, and must punish a lover for some late inattentions—I shall not see him.
Lady E. Oh cruel!
[Sees Miss Alton.