Sir Randle.

Ottoline being a widow, there can be no bridesmaids; which deprives us of the happiness of paying a pretty compliment to the daughters of several families of distinction whom we have the privilege of numbering among our acquaintances.

Lady Filson.

There can be no bridesmaids, strictly speaking; but a widow may be accompanied to the altar by a bevy of Maids of Honour.

Sir Randle.

Ah, yes! An equally good opportunity for an imposing—[closing his eyes] and reverential display! [To Lady Filson.] Lady Maundrell's girl Sybil, eh, Winnie?

Lady Filson.

Decidedly. And Lady Eva Sherringham.

Bertram.

Lady Lilian and Lady Constance Foxe——