Sophy.

[Pointing to Frayne.] Well, but—er—

Quex.

Oh—oh, yes— [To Frayne, who has turned away.] Frayne— [To Sophy.] I have taken my old and trusted friend, Sir Chichester Frayne, into my confidence in this regrettable business.

Sophy.

[Dubiously.] Indeed?

Quex.

I thought it desirable there should be a third party—

Sophy.

P'r'aps you're right. [Cuttingly.] One needs a third party when one has the honour of meeting your lordship—[Checking herself.] Excuse me.