Sir J. Will you condescend to inform us—

Mollen. You will continue the treatment as before.

Sir J. (madly) I am to go on with Margaret—

Mollen. (calmly) You are.

Lady C. (helplessly) And—I?—

Mollen. Will persistently—sympathise—with Everard.

Lady C. But he has proposed! What am I to do?

Mollen. Be flattered—in case of need even affectionate.

Lady C. (horror stricken) Affectionate! (away L., and sitting.)

Mollen. Discreetly—remotely—let us say, in a spiritual and disembodied fashion. You may, if you wish it, hint at Lord Contareen—