l over R.)_ What did I tell you?

Aurora. The dear doctor's the 'appy man!

Ruby. And who is--the lady?

Aurora. Ah, how embarrassing! No, you must ask auntie, she'll
tell yer.

Plant. _(to girls)_ I told you Miss Sheppard wanted to see you
both, _(takes girls R. corner)_ She's going to choose between
you.

Pearl. Hadn't Jack better do that? _(nudging Ruby)_

Plant. There's not time!

_(Mrs. O'Hara calling off,)_

Mrs. O'H. _(off)_ H'Aurora!

Aurora. _(putting her hair back)_ Thank goodness, I shan't be at
this low game much longer!

_(Enter Mrs. O'Hara.)_

Mrs. O'H. 'Ow dare you dress grander than your missus? Take 'em
off, at once, and put on yer cap, then get along h'upstairs and
wait on my lady friends. _(slaps her shoulder)_

Aurora. _(aside)_ Oh, when I 'ave servants of my own, won't I
give 'em O'Hara!

_(Exeunt Aurora and Mrs. O'Hara L. U. E.)_

_(Enter Doctor. Andrew and Waverly R. I. E.)_

Plant. Yes, there is time, just time. My dear Jack, there's not
a moment to lose, _(takes him to fireplace)_ The Old girl has cut
you off without a penny.

_(Doctor falls into his arms.)_

Don't give way! _(holds him up)_ There's still hope. My daughters
love you--

_(Doctor falls in a heap on the stage.)_

--and will marry you without a penny.

Doctor. _(sitting on stage)_ Both of 'em!

Plant. No, sir, either of 'em. You've only to choose and your
aunt will forgive you everything--I've arranged it all! Which is
it to be? Quick--your answer!

Doctor. _(pointing to the two couples)_ There's your answer.

TABLEAU.

Plant. _(seeing Waverly and Andrew for the first time)_ What the
devil's up now? Those dear girls have never given me a moment's
peace in all their blessed lives!

_(Doctor at table C.)_

Pearl. _(comes down)_ Papa, see what Mr. Vane's given me. _(shows
him pearl necklace)_ Precious pearls! Isn't that appropriate?
I think Mr. Vane has something to say to you. _(pushes him
forward)_

_(Waverly is silent.)_

Plant. Don't speak, sir--I know what you're going to say.

Waverly. I'm hanged if he does!

Plant. _(pockets necklace)_ No man shall rob me of my precious
jewel, _(hugs Pearl)_ whoever he is. _(aside to Pearl)_ who is
he? _(passes her over to R.)_

Pearl. _(aside to Plant)_ His father's an earl----

Plant. _(aside)_ An earl! _(to Waverly, putting out his hand)_
My dear sir, forgive me--a father's feelings--_(sobs)_ You must
give me time----

Waverly. Certainly! Th