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