[Kissing her.] Good-bye, mamma.

[She goes out with Freddie. Almost immediately the sound of a motor-horn is heard, as they drive away.

Lady Sellenger.

The dear child, she has such a sweet, trusting nature. You must kiss me, too, Gerald!

Gerald.

I shall be delighted, I’m sure.

[She puts up her cheek, which he kisses. A Servant comes in with a note.

Servant.

Miss Sellenger told me to give you this at once, Madam.