Yes; but how long ago?
Gabrielle.
That’s not the point. The point is, it’s always Lily Parradell with you; you never do anything for us other girls.
She sits upon the nearer settee in the centre and she and Roper, he standing by her, continue their conversation.
Mrs. Stidulph.
To Von Rettenmayer. No, thanks; I’m on a diet. Didn’t you notice me at supper? Moving to the settee on the right. Let’s sit. To Stidulph. Oh, get up. Stidulph rises quickly. Why aren’t you dancing? If you don’t dance, go home and put yourself to bed. You might, for all the good you’re doing here.
Stidulph.
With a forced, painful laugh. Ha, ha! Ha, ha, ha!
Von Rettenmayer.
As Mrs. Stidulph seats herself. Blenty of room for you too, Golonel.