[Exeunt Butler c., Jean l.
Lady John (hurriedly). I know, my dear, you're not aware of what that impulsive girl wants to insist on.
Miss L. Yes, I am aware of it.
Lady John. But it isn't with your sanction, surely, that she goes on making this extraordinary demand.
Miss L. (slowly). I didn't sanction it at first, but I've been thinking it over.
Lady John. Then all I can say is I am greatly disappointed in you. You threw this man over years ago for reasons—whatever they were—that seemed to you good and sufficient. And now you come between him and a younger woman—just to play Nemesis, so far as I can make out!
Miss L. Is that what he says?
Lady John. He says nothing that isn't fair and considerate.
Miss L. I can see he's changed.