Go—go to Dora. Make my excuses. I’ll follow you when I’ve pulled myself together.

Sir Julian Twombley.

Yes, yes. [Turning.] By the way, Kitty, Hopwoods have just sent in their bill for erecting this conservatory.

Lady Twombley.

[Clinging to the back of the chair.] Oh!

Sir Julian Twombley.

You remember I transferred, at your request, seven thousand some odd pounds to your account at Scott’s when we projected the—h’m!—pardonable little extravagance?

Lady Twombley.

Y—yes.

Sir Julian Twombley.