SCENE 1.--In which the word _Go_ is to be introduced.

_The curtain drawn aside. Miss Jenkyns is seen reclining on her drawing-room couch, with a weary look on her face and a book in her hand._

_Enter Footman._

_Footman (pulling his forelock)._--"Please ma'am, I'm come to say I wish to give you notice; I can't stop here no longer!"

_Lady._--"Why, James, how is this? What can have made you so unexpectedly come to this decision?"

_James._--"Well, ma'am, you see I want to live where there are more carriage visitors. I have nothing at all to say against you, ma'am, or the place; but I want to better myself by seeing a little of 'igh life."

_Lady._--"Then if you have no other reason for wanting to go, James, I fear we shall have to part, as I certainly can't arrange to receive carriage visitors simply for your benefit." (_Sinks languidly back on the couch and resumes her book. James retires._)

_Lady (to herself)._--"How tiresome these servants are, to be sure, now I shall have the trouble of engaging a new footman. I really think no one with my delicate health had ever so much to do before." (_Rises and retires._)