PEGGY.

[Looking about her.] Your hand-bag, Miss Dyott? [Queckett re-enters.]

MISS DYOTT.

Still in your overcoat, dear?

QUECKETT.

Of course, Carrie. I'll drive with you to Paddington.

MISS DYOTT.

No, no—I insist on going alone.

QUECKETT.

[Taking off his coat with alacrity.] Oh, Carrie, I am disappointed!