Trotter. Oh, go on, pay it!
Miss Godesby. Will you sign the check?
Trotter. Excuse me!
Clara. I'd give twice that if only I could wear it to one ball this winter!
Mrs. Hunter. I wouldn't part with it for a penny less. I couldn't afford to.
[The manners and voices of all become a little strained.
Miss Godesby. That is of course your affair.
Mrs. Hunter. [Politely.] We needn't keep Marie any longer, at any rate, need we? You can go, Marie, and you too, Tompson.
[Clara and Mrs. Hunter help place the other dresses on Tompson's arms.
Miss Sillerton. [To Miss Godesby, on the opposite side of the room, in a lowered voice.] I'll take it; I'm willing to pay that.