My husband—knowing Lord Dangars, I venture to think, but slightly—has indeed invited him to this house.

Mrs. Stonehay.

Charming! It brings us all so closely together. Will Lord Dangars, may I ask, remain with you very long?

Leslie.

No.

Mrs. Stonehay.

No?

Leslie.

Because, Mrs. Stonehay, I cannot, I regret to say, consent to receive Lord Dangars.