POM. (aside). She will watch them.
[Exit.
[After a moment or two of irresolution, Mabel crouches down behind a chair. Enter Vane C. L. conducting Woffington: they pass without observing Mabel.]
VANE. But one word—I can explain all. Let me accompany you to this painter’s. I am ready to renounce credit—character—wife—all for you!
WOFF. I go alone, sir. Call Mrs. Woffington’s coach.
[Exit Woff. followed by Vane.
MABEL (starting from seat). Oh, no, no!—you cannot use me so. Ernest! Husband! (tries to rush towards L. D. Swoons. Vane returns.)
VANE. Who called me? Mabel—my wife! (stamps) help, here!—what have I done? (He raises her in his arms.)
[END OF ACT I.]