Hilary. [In terrible appeal] Margaret!

Sydney. Is that true, Dr. Alliot? Is that true?

Margaret. [Her voice shaking] I think you go too far.

Dr. Alliot. Mrs. Fairfield, in this matter I cannot go too far.

Miss Fairfield. For me, at any rate—too far and too fast altogether! Before ladies! It’s not nice. It’s enough to call down a judgment.

Bassett. [Entering] Mr. Pumphrey to see you, ma’am. [To Sydney] And Mr. Kit.

Miss Fairfield. [Justified] Ah!

Margaret. I can’t see anyone.

Bassett. He said, ma’am, it was important.

Hilary. Who? Who?