Armitage.

Yes, rather pleasant—rather pleasant.

[He takes a miniature from his pocket and looks at it.

Gunning.

[Leaning towards him.] Might one venture to——

Armitage.

[Keeping the miniature away from him.] Oh, no, no, no, no—wouldn’t be fair. Oh, no. Besides, you might know her hus—you might—er——

Gunning.

Yes, yes, of course; one can’t be too discreet.

Armitage.