George. That's just it. It's a terrible situation (With a gesture of despair.) There's bound to be so much publicity. Not only all this, but–but Telworthy's past.
Lady Marden. I should have said that it was Telworthy's present which, was the trouble. Had he a past as well?
Olivia. He was a fraudulent company promoter. He went to prison a good deal.
(General consternation. Brian gives a long whistle and goes up.)
Lady Marden. George, you never told me this!
George. I–er——
Olivia. I don't see why he should want to talk about it.
Dinah (indignantly rising and moving to L. end of settee L.). What's it got to do with Olivia, anyhow? It's not her fault.
Lady Marden (sarcastically and emphatically). Oh, no, I daresay it's mine.
(There is an uncomfortable pause.)