Theophila.
Rather down on me—severe. My behaviour—my conduct—has been careless—indiscreet, he says——
Mrs. Emptage.
[Under her breath.] Indiscreet?
Theophila.
Hardly characteristic of a woman who is properly watchful of her own and her husband’s reputation—honour.
Justina.
[Coming forward a few steps.] Theo!
Theophila.
[Disjointedly.] But at the same time, he said, Mrs. Allingham had scarcely succeeded in establishing conclusively to his mind ... oh!... and he thought that even the petitioner herself, on further reflection, would be desirous that I should receive the—the benefit of the doubt ... and—and something about costs....