| Madame Devineresse, | ⎫ | Fortune-tellers. |
| Madame Marie, | ⎭ | |
| Tom, Dick, Harry, | ⎫ | School-boys. |
| Walter, Joe, Nat, | ⎭ | |
| Faustina, | A Little Servant. |
Scene I.—Room at a country boarding-school. Harry, C., Tom, R. C., and Walter, R., present. Enter Dick, L. He advances to L. C.
Harry. Hallo, Dick, what’s up?
Dick (with a significant smile). Who says anything’s up?
H. There is, I know there is; I can tell it by your looks. Come, tell us, like a good fellow.
D. You must have a very vivid imagination to suppose one of my dignity (straightening himself up) would descend to such trifles.
Tom. One of your dignity! That’s a good one. But come now, Dick, do tell us if anything is going on. It’s been the perfection of dulness here for the last three weeks. Any change would be welcome.
D. (dryly). Does your last remark refer to your pockets, or some other part of your habiliments?
T. (smiling). Apply it where you choose. But come, you’ve got some plan, I know. What is it?
D. You are right, boys, I have got a plan. But remember (impressively), it must be a profound secret with us.