[Bell rings.

Mrs. W. Lord Ferrol, there is our summons to the upper regions. We will not make a formal guest of you, but will all guide you to your room.

[All rise.

Lord F. Er, thanks.

Mrs. W. (taking Lord F.’s arm). Your trunks not having arrived (exit r. d. with Lord F.) we will none of us—

[Exit Amy and Helen r. d., evidently laughing. Rose exits l. d. Men all go off into paroxysms of laughter.

Steven (suddenly). Well, I must go and coach him.

Dennis. My dear fellow! you can’t paint the lily.

Enter Rose, quietly, l. d. Men all check their laughter.

Rose. I came back for my skates. Why, what are you laughing about! And pray what lily are you going to paint?