Princess. Allow me to present Mr. Warren, whom I am bringing from America to solve the mystery of the castle. My cousin, Duke D'Alva. (She crosses l.)
Jarvis. (Cross to Duke—easily) Glad to know You. (Princess back r.)
Duke. (Patronizingly) I am honored. Interesting task you have undertaken. May I ask if that is your regular profession?
Jarvis. That is my business, solving mysteries, looking up the family skeleton, hunting out spooks. What we call in America a Ghost Breaker!
Duke. Ghost Breaker? A strange calling. I indeed never heard of anything more extraordinary.
Jarvis. It is not surprising, your Excellency. We are living in an age of specialists—and like every other profession, this calls for its own peculiar training.
Princess. (Interrupting) I am so glad you are here, cousin—you will be able to tell Mr. Warren, so much better than I, all the circumstances.
Duke. I'll be delighted to throw any light I can on the mystery, but first tell me—(To Princess)—why did you leave your brother to come to America?
Princess. (Takes locket from reticule) This little locket is what brought me to America.
Duke. (Crosses to her, holding out hand to take it) May I see it?