[Does so in resounding fashion.
Pauline.
[As soon as she has recovered from the warmth of this embrace.] How do you do, Mrs. Melnotte? Won’t you sit down?
Mrs. Melnotte.
Thank you kindly, my dear. I don’t mind if I do.
[A ring is heard outside, followed by the sound of someone being admitted. Pauline looks anxiously towards the door.
Pauline.
[To herself.] A visitor! How unlucky! I wonder who it is?
James.