is--er--not unknown in the Court of Honor (dropping on one knee
with excessive gallantry); if the--er--measure--

Miss Mary (oblivious of COL. STARBOTTLE). I WILL--I MUST see him!
Ah! (looking L.) he is coming!

Enter SANDY.

Starbottle (rising with great readiness and tact). I have found it
(presenting flower). It had fallen beneath the sofa.

Sandy (to MISS MARY, stopping short in embarrassment). I did not
know you--I--I--thought there was no one here.

Miss Mary (to STARBOTTLE). May I ask you to excuse me for a
moment? I have a few words to say to--to my COUSIN!

STARBOTTLE bows gallantly to MISS MARY, and stiffly to SANDY, and
exit R. A long pause; MISS MARY remains seated pulling flowers,
SANDY remains standing by wing, foolish and embarrassed. Business.

Miss Mary (impatiently). Well?

Sandy (slowly). I axes your pardon, miss; but you told THAT
gentleman you had a few words--to say to me.

Miss Mary (passionately, aside). Fool! (Aloud.) I had; but I am
waiting to first answer your inquiries about your--your--child. I
have fulfilled my trust, sir.