Cortelyon? Oh, yes. Cortelyon.

Mrs. Cortelyon.

[Carefully guarding herself throughout against any expression of resentment.] Aubrey ought to have told you that Alice Cortelyon and he are very old friends.

Paula.

Oh, very likely he has mentioned the circumstance. I have quite a wretched memory.

Mrs. Cortelyon.

You know we are neighbours, Mrs. Tanqueray.

Paula.

Neighbours? Are we really? Won't you sit down? [They both sit.] Neighbours! That's most interesting!

Mrs. Cortelyon.