Money.

Duchess.

I ought to sound her directly she presents herself at my bedside, ought I not?

Quex.

Earlier—before she has had time to get about the house. Stand at nothing. If she's to be bought, she shall have whatever she demands—any sum!

Duchess.

How liberal of you!

[Quex walks towards the door, then turns to her.

Quex.

One thing I hope I need hardly say, Duchess?