Great. (with a gesture of mock rapture). The thing itself! (Aside.) That's a great deal better than talking about it, as I'm sure you know.
Miss L. Why do you think I know?
Great. Only the plain women are in any doubt.
(Jean joins Miss Levering.)
Great. Wait for me, Farnborough. I cannot go about unprotected.
[Exeunt Farnborough and Greatorex.
Mrs. F. It's true what that old cynic says. The scene in the House has put back the reform a generation.
Jean. I wish 'd been there.
Mrs. F. I was.
Jean. Oh, was it like the papers said?