The odd creature has heard of a congenial tribe who reside in excavations cut in a rock. It’ll end in my having a nephew who’s a mummy.

Imogen.

[Tearfully.] Oh, don’t!

Sir Julian Twombley.

Katherine, this child is not well.

Imogen.

Yes, I am, papa—but I don’t like—the idea—of parting—with anybody or anything—even a k-k-kitten.

Lady Twombley.

[Soothingly.] Imogen, my dear!

Imogen.