Ernest. May be.
Pepito. It sounds like a woman's voice. [Approaches the door.]
Ernest. [Approaching also.] But who's keeping them?
SCENE VI.
Ernest, Pepito, and Servant.
Servant. [Mysteriously.] Somebody wants to see you, sir.
Ernest. Who?
Servant. A lady.
Ernest. How extraordinary!
Pepito. [Aside to servant.] What does she want?
Servant. [To Pepito.] She is crying.
Pepito. [Aloud.] Is she young?
Servant. Really, sir, I can't say. It's very dark outside, and the lady's face is so thickly veiled that the devil himself couldn't tell what she's like, and she speaks so low you can't even hear her.
Ernest. Who can she be?
Pepito. Who could want to see you?
Ernest. I cannot think.
Pepito. [Aside.] This is startling. [Takes up his hat and holds out his hand.] Well, I'll leave you in peace. Good-bye and good luck. [To the servant.] What are you waiting for, you booby?
Servant. For orders to show the lady in.
Pepito. In such a case 'tis your business to anticipate
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