Lord Augustus. Dear lady, I am in such suspense! May I not have an answer to my request?
Mrs. Erlynne. Lord Augustus, listen to me. You are to take Lord Windermere down to your club at once, and keep him there as long as possible. You understand?
Lord Augustus. But you said you wished me to keep early hours!
Mrs. Erlynne. [Nervously.] Do what I tell you. Do what I tell you.
Lord Augustus. And my reward?
Mrs. Erlynne. Your reward? Your reward? Oh! ask me that to-morrow. But don’t let Windermere out of your sight to-night. If you do I will never forgive you. I will never speak to you again. I’ll have nothing to do with you. Remember you are to keep Windermere at your club, and don’t let him come back to-night.
[Exit L.]
Lord Augustus. Well, really, I might be her husband already. Positively I might. [Follows her in a bewildered manner.]
Act Drop.