Lady Twombley.
I must. Reeves & Shuckleback are strangely silent.
Earl of Drumdurris.
Let them remain so—I care not.
Lady Twombley.
You don’t care! Surely you are anxious to know whether you have been instrumental in saving me from—from growing my own vegetables?
Earl of Drumdurris.
Growing your own——
Lady Twombley.
Surely you want to know whether you have made me a wealthy woman or have ruined yourself in the effort?