[Under her breath.] Oh, indeed! [Curtly.] Please take a seat.

[She flounces up to the desk and busies herself there vindictively.

Frayne.

[To Quex.] Who's that gal? what's her name?

Quex.

Fullgarney; a protégée of the Edens. Her father was bailiff to old Mr. Eden, at their place in Norfolk.

Frayne.

Rather alluring—eh, what?

Quex.

[Wincing.] Don't, Chick!