[Encouragingly.] Can't you—can't you give us a hint——?

Lady Filson.

The merest hint——

Sir Timothy.

Hint, is it! Ah, I can manage that. [With a bold effort.] You're not to have me for your son-in-law. Is that hint enough?

Lady Filson.

[Under her breath.] Oh!

Sir Randle.

God bless me! Frankly, I had no conception——

Lady Filson.