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.