[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.