Jus' because I've married beneath me, to be chucked over! Aunt Lydia, the General, Hooky Whitgrave, Lady Sugnall—my own dear sister!—all turn their backs on me. It's more than I can stan'!
Lady Orreyed.
[Approaching him with dignity.] Sir George, wish Mrs. Tanqueray good-night at once and come upstairs. Do you hear me?
Sir George.
[Rising angrily.] Wha'——
Lady Orreyed.
Be quiet!
Sir George.
You presoom to order me about!
Lady Orreyed.