[Exit, Hetty, L.
Mrs. Lofty, how can I find words to express my indignation at the conduct of my pupils? I assure you, this is something out of the common course.
Enter Lizzie, L., with red chignon.
Here is one of my smartest pupils, Miss Bond. Mrs. Lofty, Miss Bond. She particularly excels in reading. Miss Bond, take a book from the piano and read, something sweet and pathetic! something that you think would suit me.
Lizzie takes a position, L., opens book, and reads, in imitation of Hannah's voice.
Lizzie.
What is it that salutes the light,
Making the heads of mortals bright,
And proves attractive to the sight?
My chignon.