Paula.

Why not? Mabel's an old friend of mine.

Aubrey.

Are you—corresponding?

Paula.

I heard from her yesterday. They've just returned from the Riviera. She seems happy.

Aubrey.

[Sarcastically.] That's good news.

Paula.

Why are you always so cutting about Mabel? She's a kind-hearted girl. Every thing's altered; she even thinks of letting her hair go back to brown. She's Lady Orreyed. She's married to George. What's the matter with her?