The Countess indicates that she knows old Bird and tells Enrico that he is ideal, that they couldn't do better. Enrico asks if he can be handled when the time comes. Conwell swells up and tells him to leave that to him. It's the easiest thing in the world. Enrico turns to Madame, who backs up Conwell and Enrico is then satisfied. Conwell then speaks up and says:
SP: "I'LL GO ALONG AS SECRETARY AND KEEP MY EYE ON THE OLD BOY."
They both express their approval of that, and indicate that he will get part of the swag. The Countess leans over and says rather tauntingly:
SP: "I SUPPOSE THE OLD BOY'S DAUGHTER WILL GO ALONG, TOO!"
Conwell says he bets she will and winks the other eye. The Countess laughs and Enrico smiles, interested at the idea of a romance. He and the Countess exchange glances. Conwell then says:
SP: "REMEMBER—MUM'S THE WORD UNTIL AFTER THE APPOINTMENT IS MADE."
They all agree to that and put their heads together and go on with their scheming. (Fade out.)
T: AND SO IT CAME TO PASS——
22. PARLOR COLONEL BIRD'S HOUSE. (Fade in.) An old trunk in the middle of the floor and the Colonel and mammy are packing in his books, papers, etc. The Colonel all full of business and very busy. Rosalie is helping, but is very sad over the matter.