I never saw wickeder eyes. All my girls say the same.

Muriel.

[With rising indignation.] I am sure you have never detected Lord Quex looking at anybody in a way he should not.

Sophy.

Oh, I admit he has always behaved in a gentlemanly manner towards me and my girls.

Muriel.

[Haughtily. Towards you and your—! Sophy, pray remember Lord Quex's rank.

Sophy.

[In hot scorn.] His rank! ha! do you think his lordship has ever let that interfere—?

[She checks herself, finding Muriel staring at her.