[Constrainedly.] We were rather unfortunate in the case that is to follow ours.
Theophila.
Yes. [Looking straight before her.] There was a patchouli business waiting to come on after us.
Mrs. Emptage.
[Holding the things at arm’s length.] Oh, dear!
Theophila.
It had been flitting about since the morning. It sat down beside me at last.
Mrs. Emptage.
It?
Theophila.