(Music on stage) LAIRD But we tell you that Madame Svengali (goes up to Billee). … (Enter Trilby from R.1 E. on Svengali’s arm, Gecko follows her, laden with bouquets. Taffy advances and holds out his hand to Svengali. Exit Kaw R.2 E.). TAFFY. Svengali! SVENGALI Monsieur? (not taking his hand, affecting surprise). You recall me—Taffy; Talbot Wynne, and my two friends? (still holding out his hand). SVENGALI Pardon me, sir, I have not the advantage of (crossing him, with Trilby on his arm). recollecting … LAIRD If I might refresh your memory— (coming down C.). SVENGALI My memory has no need of refreshment (coldly). (crosses with Trilby and seats her). BILLEE But, Madame (has been gazing open-mouthed at Trilby, advances L.C.). remembers us— SVENGALI I fear Madame Svengali’s memory is no better than mine. (watching her from L.). BILLEE. I won’t believe it. Trilby, you know me don’t you, Trilby? (Appealing to her) (Trilby laughs). Trilby, don’t laugh. Look at me, speak to me, I know that you are this man’s wife. But at least you will speak to me. (Trilby laughs). Won’t you remember old times? Won’t you think of the past? SVENGALI My wife, sir. (from L., where he is watching the scene, sardonically).
(Music on stage) LAIRD (goes up to Billee). But we tell you that Madame Svengali … (Enter Trilby from R.1 E. on Svengali’s arm, Gecko follows her, laden with bouquets. Taffy advances and holds out his hand to Svengali. Exit Kaw R.2 E.). TAFFY. Svengali! SVENGALI (not taking his hand, affecting surprise). Monsieur? (still holding out his hand). You recall me—Taffy; Talbot Wynne, and my two friends? SVENGALI (crossing him, with Trilby on his arm). Pardon me, sir, I have not the advantage of recollecting … LAIRD (coming down C.). If I might refresh your memory— SVENGALI (coldly). My memory has no need of refreshment (crosses with Trilby and seats her). BILLEE (has been gazing open-mouthed at Trilby, advances L.C.). But, Madame remembers us— SVENGALI (watching her from L.). I fear Madame Svengali’s memory is no better than mine. BILLEE. I won’t believe it. (Appealing to her) Trilby, you know me don’t you, Trilby? (Trilby laughs). Trilby, don’t laugh. Look at me, speak to me, I know that you are this man’s wife. But at least you will speak to me. (Trilby laughs). Won’t you remember old times? Won’t you think of the past? SVENGALI (from L., where he is watching the scene, sardonically). My wife, sir.