Avonia.
[To Charles.] Be so kind as to put my umbrella on the landing, will you? Oh, thank you very much, I'm sure.
[Charles withdraws with the umbrella. Gadd and Colpoys shake the rain from their hats on to the carpet and furniture.]
Tom.
[Quietly, to Rose.] It's a shame to come down on you in this way. But they would do it, and I thought I'd better stick to 'em.
Gadd.
[Who is a little flushed and unsteady.] Ha! I shall remember this accursed evening.
Avonia.
Oh, Ferdy——!