The Big Drum: A Comedy in Four Acts

by Arthur Wing Pinero

Lady Filson.

[Closing her eyes.] "Mrs. George Delacour."

Sir Randle.

[Partly closing his eyes and again resuming his walk.] "A marriage is arranged and will shortly take place between George Holmby Delacour, of—of—of——"

Bertram.

[Closing his eyes.] "90, St. James's Street——"

Sir Randle.

[Halting and opening his eyes.] One thing I heartily deplore, Winifred——

Lady Filson.

[Opening her eyes.] What is that, Randle?