Mrs. Gaylustre.

[Holding out her hand to him.] Colin.

Macphail.

I’m thinking mother will be wondering——

Mrs. Gaylustre.

[To herself.] Drat your moth—— [To Macphail.] Never mind dear Lady Macphail for a moment. Colin, since you have discovered my love for you I will make no further reservation——

Macphail.

But mother——

Mrs. Gaylustre.

[Under her breath.] Drat your—— [To Macphail.] Colin, I will be to you the wife you have described.