Earl of Drumdurris.

When I left him he was an unrecognizable mass of marmalade. He must go!

Lady Twombley.

Don’t disregard the sacred laws of hospitality!

Earl of Drumdurris.

I must. At another time I might endure him, but now when I am utterly crushed by my own agonizing trouble—— Hark!

Lady Twombley.

What’s the matter?

Earl of Drumdurris.

My son.