The child’s mad!

Lady Macphail.

Stop the Strathspey! Stop the Strathspey!

[She hurries out, followed by Macphail.]

Sir Julian Twombley.

Mr. White, really you shouldn’t, you know.

[The music ceases.]

Valentine White.

Sir Julian, Lady Twombley, with your permission I shall go no further to avoid the shams of life. I have found one cool resting-place in this world where there is reality and sincerity. [With Imogen’s hands in his.] And I have found it in an advanced state of civilization.

[The Dowager pulls Imogen away.]