Nor I—the faintest.
Sir Timothy.
And as I've received a great deal of kindness and hospitality in this house, I thought that, in common gratitude, I ought to explain the cause of my abrupt disappearance from your circle.
Sir Randle.
[In a tone of deep commiseration.] I—I understand. You—you intend to——?
Sir Timothy.
To take a trip round the world, to endeavour to recover some of the wind that's been knocked out of me.
Sir Randle.
[Closing his eyes.] Distressing! Distressing!
Lady Filson.