Jean. This afternoon? But that's no use to people out of town—— Unless I could invent some excuse....
Lord J. (benevolently). Still talking over the Shelter plans?
Miss L. No. We left the Shelter some time ago.
Lord J. (to Jean). Then what's all the chatterment about?
(Jean, a little confused, looks at Miss Levering.)
Miss L. The latest thing in veils. (Ties hers round her hat.)
Great. The invincible frivolity of woman!
Lord J. (genially). Don't scold them. It's a very proper topic.
Miss L. (whimsically). Oh, I was afraid you'd despise us for it.
Both Men (with condescension). Not at all—not at all.