Sir Julian Twombley.

I positively must beg——

Dowager.

[To Imogen.] Child, at this moment I feel grateful that I am your aunt, with all an aunt’s privileges. [She shakes her.]

Imogen.

Mamma!

Lady Twombley.

[Seizing Imogen.] My chick, your mother has privileges also. Bless you and Valentine. [Kissing her.] There! Dora, if you shake my girl again I—I’ll slap you!

Dowager.

Ah! Julian!