Sir Julian Twombley.

Intense. It has been so ever since——

Lady Euphemia Vibart.

[Putting her smelling-bottle to his nose.] Ever since?

Sir Julian Twombley.

Ever since I took Office. Thank you.

Lady Euphemia Vibart.

Was it a very brilliant Drawing-Room?

Sir Julian Twombley.

I think it must have been. I have been more than usually trodden upon.