[Keenly.] Speculation?
Dunning.
Madarme dee Showmeeay being, according to my instructions—[to Lady Filson, after a glance in Ottoline's direction] no offence, ladies—[to Sir Randle and Roope] Madarme dee Showmeeay being what is usually termed a catch, Mr. Mackworth would have been in a position, after his marriage, to reimburse Titterton——
[Philip starts to his feet with a cry of rage.
Philip.
Oh——!
Roope.
[Jumping up and hurrying to Philip—pacifying him.] My dear Phil—my dear old chap——
Philip.
[Grasping Roope's arm.] Robbie——!