Oakhurst. He will be here presently: until then the duty devolves
on me. He has secluded himself even from me! (Aside.) Perhaps it
is in very shame for his recent weakness.

Enter SERVANT.

Servant. Don Jose Castro, Miss Castro, and Miss Morris.

Enter DON JOSE with JOVITA and MISS MARY on either arm. All
formally salute MR. OAKHURST, except MISS JOVITA, who turns coldly
away, taking seat remotely on sofa. COL. STARBOTTLE gallantly
approaches MISS MARY, and takes seat beside her.

Oakhurst (aside). They are here to see my punishment. There is no
sympathy even in her eyes.

Enter SERVANT.

Servant. Mr. Concepcion Garcia and Mr. Capper.

Concho (approaching OAKHURST, rubbing his hands). I wish you joy,
Mr. Alexander Morton!

Oakhurst (excitedly, aside). Shall I throw him from the window!
The dog!--even he!

Capper (approaching MR. OAKHURST). You have done well. Be bold.
I will see you through. As for THAT man (pointing to CONCHO),
leave him to ME! (Lays his hand on Concho's shoulder, and leads
him to sofa R. OAKHURST takes seat in chair L. as SANDY enters