Sophy.
[Frigidly.] You needn't. [Abruptly.] Oh, by-the-by, the lady gave me a—a keepsake, she called it. [Endeavouring to extract some bulky object from her pocket.] I mean to burn the thing, once I've found out what's inside it. But I can't get it open. Here it is.
[She exhibits the little box, covered with brocade, which Quex has returned to the Duchess in the previous Act.
Quex.
[Surprised.] By Jove!
Sophy.
[Simply.] Eh?
Quex.
Er—I was wondering what she can have put in that little box.
Sophy.