[Pryingly.] Er—has Ottoline—I have no desire to probe an open wound—has she assigned any—reason——?

Sir Timothy.

[Rousing himself.] For rejecting me?

Sir Randle.

[With a wave of the hand.] For——

Lady Filson.

For not seeing her way clear——

Sir Randle.

To—er—in short—accept you?

Sir Timothy.