The lad has met your child on but three or four occasions.

Macphail.

Just three occasions and a bit, mother.

Lady Macphail.

But he loves her with a love that only a Macphail can experience.

Lady Twombley.

Of course one would like to know precisely the kind of affection that is.

Lady Macphail.

Naturally. Speak, Colin.

[Macphail rises, embarrassed.]