(Curtain falls.)
Scene II.—Mrs. Grover’s kitchen. Time—one month after marriage. Bridget, R., washing dishes. Mr. Grover enters, L.
Mr. G. Bridget, I find that for two days past dinner has been served before I came home. Hereafter, you must wait till I return before doing so.
Bridget. But it was kept warm for ye’s. An’ the misthress told me to do it.
Mr. G. I know that; but you are bound to obey me rather than her.
B. (bewildered). Sir?
Mr. G. To-day I shall not be at home till four o’clock. Four, remember. On no account must you serve up dinner before that time.
B. (astonished). But what shall I say to misthress when she tells me?
Mr. G. Say? You must tell her that I threatened to dismiss you if you did so. Will you remember?
B. (confusedly). I’ll try.