Mrs. D. Ignores me altogether. (sits, R.)

Alma. What’s this? A mirror, I declare! (arranges herself before the glass)

Sir H. My taste again.

Alma. The looking-glass?

Sir H. The image it enshrines. (bowing)

Alma. I understand you. Plain, but comfortable. (laughs and passes on; gradually gets round, and down, R.)

Dr. (aside to Mrs. Dozey) Frivolous creature. (goes up, R., and down, R.C.)

Mrs. D. Lovely diamonds!

Alma. (at easel) That’s a good picture. Who’s the artist?

Sir H. (following Alma) Nobody particular. A sort of second or third cousin of mine.