Quex.

As you please. Miss Fullgarney—

Sophy.

I hear you.

Quex.

I should like to settle this business with you pleasantly—if possible. Allow me to say this. I don't think I am quite such an atrocious person as you appear to believe; in fact I can assure you I am not.

Sophy.

[Gathering her robe about her and advancing a few steps.] You must excuse me, my lord, but—[glancing round the room] you evidently forget where you are.

Quex.

No, I don't; but I tell you—I tell you sincerely—that my visit to her Grace to-night was an innocent one.