All. Out?

Dr. At this hour?

Mrs. D. I thought she wasn’t well?

Serv. She left a note for you, sir. (gives note to Ned. Exit, L. Ned opens note, holds it out to Alma)

Sir H. What does she say?

Alma. Only two words—“Good-bye.”

Re-enter Tom, C., from L., unobserved.

Mrs. D. It’s an elopement!

Dr. Our worst fears are realised.

Ned. (springing up) What do you mean?