Hide-and-seek! What on earth are you talking about? I really am afraid, Baldwin, the full moon must have deprived you of your few remaining wits. Do you seriously mean to tell me that Mr. O’Farrel ran away twice because he heard me coming?
Baldwin.
Yes’m.
Lady Patricia.
(After a dumbfounded pause) Where did he go to?
Baldwin.
(Knowingly.) Beggin’ yer pardon, mum, I really couldn’t tell yer that.
Lady Patricia.
You——
(Clare enters on the left unperceived, and slips cautiously behind the trunk.)