Sir Randle.

[Taking a book from the rack on the oblong table and hurriedly turning its pages.] A supercilious, patronizing person—son of a wretched country parson—used to loll against the wall of your salon—with his nose in the air.

Lady Filson.

[Tearfully.] A stroke of bad fortune at last, Randle! Fancy! Everything has always gone so well with us——!

Sir Randle.

[Suddenly, groaning.] Oh!

Lady Filson.

[Over her shoulder.] What is it? I can't bear much more——

Sir Randle.

He isn't even in Who's Who, Winnie!