Lewis. Certainly. I am——
Augusta. Sincerity, constancy itself.
Lewis. Certainly.
Augusta [pointing to the door at which Lisette went out]. There went a proof of your unparalleled fidelity!
Lewis [laughing]. Nay, now, you are——
Augusta. Fortunately, I was the only witness; yet think if your favourite lady had seen it!
Lewis. She would excuse me.
Augusta. But if she also loved you?
Lewis. Then she would still more readily overlook such a trifle.
Augusta. Your lightness must grieve her.