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Another Lady [in the doorway].
Dear Anna, did he ask in writing?
An Aunt.
No!
Miss Jay.
<g>Mine</g> did.
A Lady [on the verandah].
How long has it been secret, dear?
[Runs into the room.
Miss Jay.
To-morrow there will be the ring to choose.
Ladies [eagerly].
We'll take his measure!
Miss Jay.
Nay; that <g>she</g> must do,
Mrs. Strawman [on the verandah, to a lady who is busy with embroidery].
What kind of knitting-needles do you use?
A Servant [in the door with a coffee-pot].
More coffee, madam?
A Lady.
Thanks, a drop or two.
