Quex.
Can't you!
Frayne.
I mean I oughtn't to.
Quex.
Oh. [Referring to his watch again.] I've given you a pretty minute account of last night's tragedy, Chick. "I'll do what I can for you"—those were the Fullgarney's words. Good lord, they came at me like a bolt from the blue! Does she intend to act up to them, eh?—that's the question. Surely she'll act up to them, Chick?
Frayne.
Have you met the ladies this morning?
Quex.
Yes—except Muriel, who didn't show at breakfast.