[With a stiff bow.] Oh—oh, certainly.

Duchess.

[Leaving him.] Thank you.

Quex.

[To himself.] Damn!

[He turns on his heel and walks away.

Duchess.

[Joining Muriel.] You are coming to dress?

Muriel.

[After smiling assent, presenting Sophy.] Miss Fullgarney was my first playmate, Duchess.