Lady Orreyed.
However, I must say that I do wish you'd look at marriage in a more solemn light—just as I do, in fact. It is such a beautiful thing—marriage, and if people in our position don't respect it, and set a good example by living happily with their husbands, what can you expect from the middle classes? When did this sad state of affairs between you and Aubrey actually begin?
Paula.
Actually, a fortnight and three days ago; I haven't calculated the minutes.
Lady Orreyed.
A day or two before Dodo and I turned up—arrived.
Paula.
Yes. One always remembers one thing by another; we left off speaking to each other the morning I wrote asking you to visit us.
Lady Orreyed.
Lucky for you I was able to pop down, wasn't it, dear?