No. She's behaving admirably. [Thoughtfully—with a wry face.] Of course she was always a little romantic and sentimental.
Frayne.
By gad though, what an alluring woman!
Quex.
[Shortly.] Perhaps.
Frayne.
Ho, come! you don't mean to tell me—?
Quex.
[With dignity.] Yes, I do—upon my honour, I've forgotten. [The door-gong sounds.] This must be the ladies.
Muriel Eden enters, followed by Miss Claridge. Muriel is a tall, fresh-looking, girlish young woman, prettily dressed. Sophy rises and meets her.