Ah, Lady T., now we come to the aim and object of the mornin’ call which I have the ’appiness of making on you. Fan, you haven’t explained to Lady T. You really must cut in.

Mrs. Gaylustre.

I shan’t. Explain yourself.

[Lebanon rises, replacing his chair.]

Mr. Joseph Lebanon.

My dear Lady T., the long and the short of it is that Fan and I have considerable social ambition.

Lady Twombley.

You too! Not you!

Mr. Joseph Lebanon.

And why not? Fanny, cut in!