Lady Twombley.
I’ve speculated on the strength of my private knowledge of the decision of the Government on the Rajputana Canal Question—I mean you have speculated.
Earl of Drumdurris.
Aunt Twombley, how dare you do such a thing?
Lady Twombley.
How dare I! Boy—for you are little more—boy, you wouldn’t have a Cabinet Minister’s wife take advantage of her confidential acquaintance with her husband’s official affairs to advance her own interests! Oh, Keith!
Earl of Drumdurris.
But you’ve done it!
Lady Twombley.
No, I haven’t. Don’t be so dull, you’ve done it.