I think it will pretty considerably wound your susceptibilities to hear that my sister Imogen is being presented by the Mater this afternoon.
Valentine White.
[In horror.] Presented!
Brooke Twombley.
Presented at Court—Drawing-Room, you know.
Valentine White.
How dare they! poor little child!
Brooke Twombley.
Haw, haw! If you’ll wait a few minutes you’ll see an imposing display of trains and feathers. Some of them are coming on here after the ceremony to drink tea, I believe.
Valentine White.