Mrs. Stonehay.

Thank you. The young lady is in my service.

Weaver.

Oh, I beg pardon, ma’am. [Weaver goes.]

Irene.

Here she comes, mamma—little Leslie Brudenell. She is quite a woman.

Mrs. Stonehay.

I forget her entirely. We won’t waste much time here; we’ll just ascertain their position, take tea, and leave.

Irene.

Oh, mamma, will you never admit that one may know people out of pure liking and nothing further!