Mrs. B. Ye—es. But I cannot credit it. It seems impossible.
Mrs. W. Suppose you walk down to the Park and satisfy yourself.
Mrs. B. (eagerly). I will do so if you will go with me. I am too nervous to go alone.
Mrs. S. We are willing to accompany you. Is it not so, Mrs. Wheeler?
Mrs. W. Certainty. We could not desert you while you are in such trouble.
Mrs. B. (excitedly). I will get my bonnet at once. I will not detain you but a moment.
(Exit Mrs. B., R. Curtain falls.)
Scene IV.—Same as Scene II., except that Mr. B. has charge of Mrs. Murphy’s stand. Enter James, who examines fruit at each of the stands. Mrs. B. and two companions are seen at side entrance, L., looking furtively at Mr. B. They talk aside.
Mrs. S. Arc you satisfied that it is he?
Mrs. B. Yes, it is certainty Frank; but (perplexed) what can he be there for?