[Miserably.] It has been a wretchedly disappointing meeting.

Quex.

[Heavily.] Let us see each other in the morning. [She nods.] Be walking in the grounds by nine.

Duchess.

Yes. [Rallying.] After all, Harry, there may be nothing behind this woman's behaviour. It may have been only the vulgarest curiosity on her part.

Quex.

[Incredulously.] Ha! However, in that case—

Duchess.

Money.

Quex.