[Looking round.] It’s all right. [With an attempt at a laugh.] Those things are to be destroyed.

Mrs. Emptage.

[Taking the bonnet and cape from Theophila.] Destroyed! They were new for the case!

Theophila.

Sniff them, mother.

Mrs. Emptage.

[Doing so.] Perfume.

Theophila.

Phew! I intend to burn every thread I’m wearing, and to have a bath before dinner.

Fraser.