Quex.

Phew! I should. [Warmly.] By Jove, I should!

Frayne.

I have conceived a great aversion to her—a long, scraggy gal.

Quex.

[With enthusiasm.] As full of courage as a thoroughbred!

Frayne.

[Closing his eyes.] I can picture her elbows; sharp, pointed elbows—the barbed fence of the spiteful woman.

Quex.

Pooh! yesterday she was alluring.