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[_Holds out his hand. ENID has to change the cigarette into her left hand behind her back; shakes hands, then turns to wipe the nicotine from her lips, unconsciously presenting the turning cigarette to COLONEL'S eyegla.s.s. MARGERY laughs. COLONEL grins at audience._
COLONEL.
I thought something was burning. [_ENID throws cigarette into the grate, and covers her face. COLONEL lifts his finger._] And you said Mr. Cazenove!
ENID.
Well, it wasn't a story. He _is_ in the next room.
COLONEL.
So man has not a monopoly of the vices!
ENID.
We're none of us perfect!
COLONEL.
No, [_rubbing his hands_] thank Heaven! It's the spice of the old Adam that makes life endurable!
MARGERY [_again embracing him_].
Oh, I'm so happy, uncle!
ENID [_aside_].
Wish she wouldn't do that!
MARGERY.
Oh, so happy!
COLONEL.
So am I, Margery. What did I always say? Caroline's a heart of gold. I knew she would come round. I always said I'd stand by you and Gerald.
MARGERY.
Uncle!
COLONEL.
I always said so!
MARGERY.
You ran away!
COLONEL.
Yes, but I said so. Then you have got her card?
MARGERY [_nodding her head_].
Yes!
[_Jumps up and gives him another kiss._
ENID [_aside, jealously_].
I do wish she wouldn't!
COLONEL.
My doing, Margery--my doing!
ENID.
I have a card as well!
COLONEL.
My doing, Miss Bethune!
ENID.
I've just been ordering my gown!
COLONEL [_gallantly_].
I trust it will be worthy of the wearer.
[_Bows. ENID smiles._
MARGERY.
Have you a card, Miss Vivash?
VICTORIA [_who has sat very quietly, now rises_].
If you'll excuse me, dear, I'll say good-morning!
MARGERY [_shakes hands_].
Must you go?
[_Exit VICTORIA, L._
