Quite so. If Ottoline married Edward, she would be Lady Juliet's sister-in-law.

Lady Filson.

Upon my word, Bertie, I don't know which of the two I'd rather it turned out to be!

[Sir Randle returns, with a solemn countenance. He closes the door and comes forward.

Sir Randle.

[To Lady Filson.] A melancholy morning, Winnie.

Lady Filson.

[Sighing.] Ahhh!

Sir Randle.

[Producing a black-edged pocket-handkerchief and unfolding it.] Poor Macfarlane—and then this! [Blowing his nose.] Upsetting! Upsetting! [Glancing at Bertram.] Does Bertram——?