[To Bertram.] Bertie dear, I'm surprised at you! To do a thing like this behind our backs!

Bertram.

My dear mother, I knew that you and father wouldn't do it——

Lady Filson.

I should think not, indeed!

Sir Randle.

[To Bertram.] Your mother and I!

Lady Filson.

[Horrified at the notion.] Oh!

Bertram.