An elderly, distinguished-looking man with a meek voice and a courteous but rather nervous manner. I’ve had a most enjoyable evening, Carlton. So bright; so very bright!
Mrs. Stidulph.
To Stidulph, sneeringly. Oh, anything pleases you; you’d laugh at Punch and Judy.
Smythe.
I’m just running away to wash my hands. Looking towards the men on the left. You know Von Rettenmayer?
Mrs. Stidulph.
Know him! Why, he was about in my time! Crossing to Von Rettenmayer, followed by Stidulph. Karl!
Von Rettenmayer.
My dear lady! Kissing her hand perfunctorily. What bliss! Shaking hands with Stidulph. Golonel!
Mrs. Stidulph.