(Exit Doctor. R. I.E.)
Aurora. (alone, sobbing) I'm "gorn out"—"be'ind the times," there's no 'ope, I shall never wear 'em again—(takes them off) But I'll 'ave 'em buried with me. (pockets them) I shall die an old maid now—I can't wait till Tupper's growed up. Oh, it's an 'ard world for us maids, a very 'ard world!
(Exit Aurora. sobbing, L.U.E.)
Aunt. (heard off) Is Doctor Sheppard in?
Aurora. (heard off, sobbing) I'll see, mam, I'll s-ee!
(Enter Aurora. followed by Aunt Susannah.)
Aunt. (to her) What's the matter with you, my good girl? (c. up stage)
Aurora. (sobbing) N-othin', mum. We're a b-bit b-busier to-day than usual, that's all.
Aunt. Is this the doctor's consulting room? (looks round with affectionate interest—sits at his table) Aurora. One of 'em, mum—I expect 'e's in one of the h'inner rooms, engaged with some patients, 'e's always very busy on a Friday—you couldn't 'ave picked a worse day to come and see the great Doctor. 'Ave you got an appointment?
Aunt. I wrote to him. He expects me about this time.