FRANK. Will you have the goodness to take a seat?
ADELA. I thank you. But the Mr. Mitchell of whom I asked you is the husband of Mrs. Mitchell, and I do not suppose that——
FRANK. No, certainly; I have not married my grandmother, that sort of thing is not allowed, you know. (aside) She is deucedly pretty. (aloud) Will you have the goodness to take a seat?
ADELA. Then your grandfather is also absent.
FRANK. For nine or ten days. I am quite alone here, but that makes no difference. (again offering chair) Will you have the goodness to——
ADELA. No, thank you. I believe I cannot do better than make my way back to the railway station, and return to London. (going up)
FRANK. (following and bringing her back) But, excuse me, may I be allowed to enquire——
ADELA. I believed I had been recommended to them by Mr. Dunstable, as a companion to——
FRANK. Certainly, quite correct. (aside) She mustn’t go, I want a companion, dreadfully. (aloud) They are expecting you, madam, very impatiently, I assure you!
ADELA. Well, but, since they are not at home——