One moment. I have some personal explanation to exchange with Miss Verrinder.

Charlotte.

[To Agatha Posket.] The slippers. [To Vale.] I am quite ready, Captain Vale.

Vale.

Thank you. Colonel Lukyn, will you oblige me by stepping out on to that balcony?

Lukyn.

Certainly not, sir.

Vale.

You’re afraid of the wet, Colonel Lukyn; you are no soldier.

Lukyn.