[Breathlessly.] And—and she——?

Sir Randle.

I trust—I trust that my child's monstrous infatuation will have cooled down by the autumn.

Lady Filson.

[Supporting herself by the chair at the writing-table, her hand to her heart—exhausted.] Oh! Oh, dear!

Sir Randle.

[Returning to her.] I conducted the affair with skill and tact, Winifred?

Lady Filson.

[Rallying.] It was masterly—[kissing him] masterly——

Sir Randle.