MAGGIE [excitedly to MARGARET]. Run home and tell John the good news.
MARGARET [leisurely to HARRIET]. I little guessed when I came for a pleasant chat about old times that it would develop into business arrangements. I had no idea, Harriet, that you had any intention of being painted. By Le Grange, too. Well, I came just in time to rescue you.
MAGGIE [to MARGARET]. Run home and tell John. Hurry, hurry!
HETTY [to HARRIET]. You managed the order very neatly. She doesn't suspect that you wanted it.
HARRIET. Now if I am not satisfied with my portrait I shall blame you, Margaret, dear. I am relying upon your opinion of John's talent.
MAGGIE [to MARGARET]. She doesn't suspect what you came for. Run home and tell John!
HARRIET. You always had a brilliant mind, Margaret.
MARGARET. Ah, it is you who flatter, now.
MAGGIE [to MARGARET]. You don't have to stay so long. Hurry home!
HARRIET. Ah, one does not flatter when one tells the truth.