Lukyn.

Ah! I’ve passed many a happy hour in this room. The present is not the least happy.

Charlotte.

[Trying to attract his attention.] Ahem! Ahem!

Lukyn.

[Gazing up at the ceiling.] My first visit to the Hotel des Princes was in the year—the year—let me think.

Charlotte.

[Whispering to Agatha Posket.] Isn’t he going to help me?

Lukyn.

Was it in ’55?