drops her head upon his shoulder! Oh, this is infamy!

Manuela. Hush! Some one is coming. The guests are arriving.
They must not see you thus. This way, Miss Jovita,--this way.
After a little, a little, the mystery will be explained. (Taking
JOVITA'S hand, and leading her R.)

Jovita (going). And this was the correct schoolmistress, the
preceptress and example of all the virtues! ha! (laughing
hysterically) ha!

[Exeunt JOVITA and MANUELA.


SCENE 6.--The same. Enter SERVANT; opens folding doors C.,
revealing veranda and view of distant city beyond. Stage, fog
effect from without. Enter STARBOTTLE and OAKHURST, R., in full
evening dress.

Starbottle (walking towards veranda). A foggy evening for our
anniversary.

Oakhurst. Yes. (Aside.) It was such a night as this I first
stepped into Sandy's place, I first met the old man. Well, it will
be soon over. (Aloud.) You have the papers and transfers all
ready?

Starbottle. In my--er--pocket. Mr. Morton, sen., should be here
to receive his guests.