And seek peace in rural retirement.

Lady Twombley.

You shan’t, pa! Oh, my gracious, you wouldn’t be so heartless!

Sir Julian Twombley.

Heartless!

Lady Twombley.

[Kneeling beside him.] Think of my blessed chicks—my babies. Don’t go under, Julian, till we’ve given them the benefit of our magnificent position——

Sir Julian Twombley.

Our mag——

Lady Twombley.