Aurora. (aside) You shall catch it, impudent 'ussy! I see yer kiss 'im! They all kiss their dear Doctor. excep' me. (turns up her nose at Flo, crosses R. of table c.)

Flora. (glancing at Aurora) I don't like the look of that girl, (starts) She's reading his letter, and I haven't seen it!

Aurora. (to Doctor) Any answer, sir?

Doctor. Yes, I'll write a note to this lady.

Flora. (jealously) A lady!

Aurora. (aside, reading the letter) I'll learn 'er bloomin' symptoms—I must be 'is patient.

Flora. (watching her) The forward minx! (shuts Bradshaw with a bang) I won't go back to Lowestoft. A wife's place is by her husband's side, (takes her hat off and sits twisting Bradshaw, viciously)

Doctor. Give the boy this.

Aurora. Yes, sir. (takes note, crosses to Flo) Can I show you your place—

(Flo indignant.)