Antonio. To be sure it is—and I'll be hang'd if it did not strike me to be a woman the moment I laid my eyes on her—for she came up to me slipping and sliding, and tossing her head, just as the fine ladies do. ( Mimicks. ) Well—But what do you intend to do? I know what I intend to do.
Countess. I shall carry on the scheme, and pretend to be deceived, till I turn the joke she designs for me, on herself.
Antonio. Yes; and I intend to have my joke too.
Countess. But you must keep the secret.
Antonio. I wo'nt say a word.
Countess. Take his Lordship into the saloon, and I'll wait upon him immediately.
Antonio. Aye, my dear—and you need not be in a hurry—Egad, I like the joke of all things.[ Exit.
Enter JEROME and FLORA.
Flora. Dear my Lady, have you seen her?
Countess. Not yet.