Sir Julian Twombley.

Euphemia! [He jumps up almost fiercely.]

Lady Euphemia Vibart.

Uncle Julian!

Sir Julian Twombley.

Certain members of the Opposition are going too far. They regard me as a bull in the arena. They goad me, they pierce me with questions. And then, the lack of journalistic sympathy! Look here!

[He stealthily produces a newspaper from his pocket.]

Lady Euphemia Vibart.

[Reproachfully.] Uncle Julian, you’ve bought a newspaper. You promised aunt you never would.

Sir Julian Twombley.