Lady John. And you're unchanged—is that it?
Miss L. I've changed even more than he.
Lady John. But (pity and annoyance blended in her tone)—you care about him still, Vida?
Miss L. No.
Lady John. I see. It's just that you wish to marry somebody——
Miss L. Oh, Lady John, there are no men listening.
Lady John (surprised). No, I didn't suppose there were.
Miss L. Then why keep up that old pretence?
Lady John. What pre——
Miss L. That to marry at all costs is every woman's dearest ambition till the grave closes over her. You and I know it isn't true.