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——