Quex.

I!

Duchess.

The air at Burwarton never failed to exhilarate you. So pray do not forget—

Quex.

[Indignantly.] Duchess!

Duchess.

[Sweetly.] That poor dear Strood would be pleased to see you. [Frayne joins Lady Owbridge and MRS. EDEN as the Duchess advances to Muriel.] Dear Miss Eden, may your married life be as beautiful, as serene, as my own!

Muriel.

[Frankly.] Thank you, Duchess.