ALMERIC
But slow up a bit—didn't you say you'd stick?
ETHEL
Any promise I ever made to you is a thousand times cancelled. This is final!
[With concentrated rage, turning to PIKE.]
And as for you—never presume to speak to me again!
ALMERIC
[to LADY CREECH]
Most extraordinary girl—she's rather dreadful, isn't she?
LADY CREECH