FANNY. That's all right.

ERNEST. "Come down. Q.T. Fanny."

FANNY [nods]. Get off quietly. I'll see you again -

THE VOICE OF JANE [from the dressing-room]. Are you going to keep me
waiting all night?

[They start. Ernest hastily thrusts the telegram into his breast-
pocket.]

FANNY. Coming, dear, coming. [To Ernest] Not a word to anyone!
[She hurries him out and closes door behind him.] Merely been
putting the room a bit tidy. [She is flying round collecting her
outdoor garments.] Thought it would please you. So sorry if I've
kept you waiting. [Jane has appeared at door.] After you, dear.

Jane goes out again. Fanny, with her pile of luggage, follows.

[CURTAIN]



ACT II



SCENE