Parbury.

She is simply using pressure to get her own way in a matter in which I think her way the wrong way.

Colonel.

Gad! they do like their own way, don’t they? Well, no doubt she’ll be more reasonable to-morrow. I think I may trust you.

Parbury.

You may—absolutely.

Enter Mrs. Parbury. She has put on a hat and a cloak.

Mrs. Parbury.

[Going to Gunning.] You’ll forgive me, I’m sure, Mr. Gunning. Good-night. You’ll have Clement all to yourself.