Lady Twombley.

There’s a dear boy. [She turns over the leaves, gradually her face assumes a look of horror.] “Total, three thousand——!”

[She folds the schedule, puts it in her pocket, and faces Brooke fiercely with her hands clenched.]

Lady Twombley.

You imp! [She boxes his right ear soundly.]

Brooke Twombley.

Mater!

Lady Twombley.

You villain! [She boxes his left ear.]

Brooke Twombley.