Beatrice—Now my Calvary begins. Symphorosa—don't leave me. Where is Hyacinth?
Symphorosa—Gone out for a walk.
Beatrice—I don't want to see him. Last night I sent for him to give him a scolding.
Symphorosa—Yes?
Beatrice—And he scolded me instead. Let him keep out of my sight.
Symphorosa—Why are you so angry with him?
Beatrice—Because he was right.
Cæsar—[Enters at left.] Your highness, the motor has driven up.
Beatrice—We're coming, we're coming. [She exits quickly with Symphorosa. Cæsar exits at back. The door remains open. Off stage their voices are heard in an exchange of greetings. Dominica enters with Beatrice and Symphorosa. She wears a motoring coat. Behind her comes the Countess, who helps her off with the coat, hat and veil and gives them to the Chambermaid, who exits at right, taking the things with her.]
Dominica—[Animatedly continuing the conversation begun outside.] . . . simply by starting at four this morning, my dear. I'm not fond of travelling by day in the summertime. I can't endure the heat. The car ran beautifully. Barely three hours. And the distance is over two hundred kilometers.
