Sir Julian Twombley.

That you have not done.

Lady Twombley.

Pa!

Sir Julian Twombley.

No, Katherine. Overhearing his shameful proposition, and fearing your weakness, I had time to hasten to my room, conceal all important papers, and scribble the memorandum you abstracted.

Lady Twombley.

Why, then——

Sir Julian Twombley.

That writing records the exact reverse of the truth.