And what answer did you give him, dear child?

AGATHA

Yes, mamma.

DUCHESS

[Affectionately] My dear one! You always say the right thing. Mr. Hopper! James! Agatha has told me everything. How cleverly you have both kept your secret.

HOPPER

You don't mind my taking Agatha off to Australia, then, Duchess?

DUCHESS

[Indignantly] To Australia? Oh, don't mention that dreadful vulgar place.