[To Agatha Posket.] Say yes. I’m starving.
Lukyn.
As you please. [To himself.] I knew they’d refuse. I’ve done my duty.
Charlotte.
[To Agatha Posket.] I was in the train till seven o’clock. Wait till you’re a boná-fide traveller—accept.
Agatha Posket.
Ahem! Colonel, the fact is my poor sister has been travelling all day and is a little exhausted.
Lukyn.
[Horrified.] You don’t mean to say you’re going to give me the inestimable pleasure. [Charlotte looks across at him, nodding and smiling.] I am delighted.