Yes, with my husband. Ah, Irene, there are good men still to fight the battles of weak women, and I promise you my dear husband’s aid.

[Wilfrid and Janet re-appear, talking earnestly.]

Irene.

Hush!

Leslie.

[Quietly to Irene.] Go back to your mother and tell her I will see her in answer to her letter.

[Leslie and Irene go into the villa.]

Janet Preece.

[To Wilfrid.] No, no, please, don’t speak to me like that! I mustn’t listen to you, indeed I mustn’t.