Hate yourself?

Muriel.

For this sort of thing. [Glancing round apprehensively.] Oh!

Bastling.

Don't be frightened. Sophy's there.

Muriel.

I'm nervous—shaky. When I wrote to you last night I thought I should be able to sneak up to town this morning only with a maid. And you've met Quex too!

Bastling.

None of them suspect—?

Muriel.