Nem. I shall carry you both. Come, give me your arm, Juanito. If not you can’t go down the staircase. (Don Juan takes his arm.)
Juan. Teresa—little Teresa.
Teresa enters from the back centre.
Ter. Señor?
Juan. Tell Dolores—tell your mistress—that I am going out. Let Señorita Carmen wait until her father returns to fetch her. March on. (To Tim.) Take hold of me, for you are not very strong. Take hold of me.
Tim. March on.
Nem. March on.
Juan. Military step! One—two——
Tim. (looking at Teresa). This girl’s prettier every day.