Mrs. V. T. War, fierce and merciless.
[Exit Mrs. V. T. and Stuart, b. d.
Polly peeks in l. d., then enters with white domino and mask on arm.
Polly. I didn’t dare to put this on (putting on domino and mask) in Miss Wortley’s room for fear she might come in. What will she say when she only finds one? My! I shall have to keep out of her way this evening, or she will want to know who is wearing it. (Looking down at domino.) Oh, I wish I dared go to Miss Wortley’s dressing-room and look at myself in the glass! (Walks off, looking behind her.) I will. (Goes up to l. d. and starts to exit.) Oh, Jiminy!
[Turns and rushes out b. d.
Enter Agnes l. d. in domino, and with mask in her hand.
Agnes (coming down). I changed my mind about going downstairs, for I had rather miss all the dancing in the world than puppydom’s love-making to the back-stairs. I could almost forgive Polly when I think of what I have in store. (Crosses r. and looks through curtains at bay window.) From my hiding-place, I’ll hear every word of it. (Goes to mantel and looks at clock.) Quarter to twelve—I’m early!
Stuart appears at b. d. and looks in.
Agnes. Ah!
[Hurriedly masks herself.