Brooke Twombley.

Awfully satisfactory—what?

Sir Julian Twombley.

I remember Lady Liphook’s daughter Miriam falling and rolling over in the season of ’85.

Lady Twombley.

Lor’ how sorry I feel for anybody who isn’t a mother! But, I say, there’s a bit that wants taking in there. [Pinching up the shoulder of Imogen’s dress.] Gaylustre, you must tell your woman Antoinette this won’t do.

Mrs. Gaylustre.

Oh, Lady Twombley—please!

[Mrs. Gaylustre puts her handkerchief to her eyes.]

Lady Twombley.