Car. Very well, I think.
Dor. That's all right! (to Crayll, who has been listening vacantly) Shall we get along?
Cray. Yes. (Dorvaston goes out at the gate; Crayll puts hat on, takes stick, rises, crosses L. C., and looks back. As he does so, Cook turns and looks at him) Goodness A'mighty. (he then goes out at gate)
(After he has gone Cook comes down to the rustic table and takes up "Standard.")
Car. (reads) "Will Lady Huntworth communicate with Brampton and Stokes, Capel-Court, on a matter of considerable importance?" (she stands in thought for a moment, then turns and goes up, reading the paper as she goes)
Curtain.
[ACT II.]
Scene.—The Vicarage kitchen, according to plan.
Time.—Evening.