The things we do!

Pardon me, madame is gone out with M. le Baron, and M.
Xavier, and Mademoiselle de Preville. They are gone, miss, I believe, to
visit the parents of Monsieur le Baron; of whom it is probably to-day the
fete: for Mademoiselle Leonore carried a bouquet--no doubt for her
grandpapa. Will it please mademoiselle to enter? I think Monsieur the
Count sounds me. (Bell rings.)
Miss Newcome. Madame la Prince--Madame la Vicomtesse is at home,
Monsieur St. Jean?
Saint Jean. I go to call the people of Madame la Vicomtesse.
[Exit Old SAINT JEAN to the carriage: a Lackey comes presently
in a gorgeous livery, with buttons like little cheese plates.
The Lackey. The Princess is at home, miss, and will be most appy to see
you, miss. (Miss trips up the great stair: a gentleman out of livery has
come forth to the landing, and introduces her to the apartments of Madame
la Princesse.)
The Lackey to the Servants on the box. Good morning, Thomas. How dy' do,
old Backystopper?
Backystopper.


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