In my opinion, it would be a thousand pities not to see Mr. Dunning to-night, and have done with him. [Cheerfully.] The fish is ruined—we must resign ourselves to that; [sitting in the chair on the extreme left] but the other dishes, if the cook is fairly competent——
Sir Randle.
[Advancing.] Mr. Roope's opinion is my opinion also. [Ponderously.] As to whether Lady Filson and my daughter should withdraw into an adjoining room——
Lady Filson.
I feel with Philip; we couldn't sit down to dinner with this cloud hanging over us——
Sir Randle.
[Sitting in the chair by the smoking-table.] Impossible! I must be frank. Impossible!
Roope.
Dear Madame de Chaumié will pardon me for differing with her, but you can't very well ignore even a fellow of this stamp—[glancing at Bertram] especially, if I understand aright, my excellent friend over there still persists——
Bertram.