She. You here still?

He. Yes.

She. Have you ordered a cab for me?

He. No.

She. And why not?

He (aside). Now’s my chance. Mixture of passions—I’ll try suspicion first.—(Aloud.) Because I do not approve of the people you are going to meet—these Thursbys and Careys and Wyldes.

She (calmly sitting on sofa). Perhaps you would like to revise my visiting-list, and tell the servant whom I am to receive.

He. You may see what ladies you please—

She (interrupting). Thank you; still, I do not please to see Mrs. Lightfoot.

He (annoyed). I say nothing of her.