[Adjusting the flowers with the aid of the mirror.] Yes, but it isn’t only Theo. I’ve been doing a bit of lying-awake on my own account, I can tell you.

Mrs. Quinton Twelves.

Why?

Justina.

[Moistening her eyelashes as she again surveys her face.] Why, if this business had gone against my sister, it wouldn’t have bettered my chances—eh?

Mrs. Quinton Twelves.

No, perhaps it wouldn’t.

Justina.

I’m twenty—oh, you know——

Mrs. Quinton Twelves.