ACT II.
Twelve months have elapsed.
Scene.—Study at Gerald’s, opening upon a little boudoir, through curtains which are drawn across part of the stage at back. Doors, R., and L.U.E. Mantelpiece, between doors, R.
Gerald discovered, seated at a writing table, with his back to the curtains, writing busily. Margery’s head appears through the curtains, which she holds closely round it, so that only her face is visible. She watches Gerald for a few moments, with a broad smile on her face.
MARGERY.
Bo!
[Withdraws her head.
GERALD [starts and looks round].
Margery, of course!