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—