"She told me so, ever so long ago."
"She told you so?" Vanbrugh's tone betrayed his annoyance.
"Yes. Why are you angry? I am her best friend. Was it not natural that she should tell me?"
"I hardly know."
A pause followed, during which Stubbs entered the room, bringing tea. When he was gone and Dolly had filled Vanbrugh's cup she took up the conversation again.
"Are you thinking about it?" she asked, with a smile.
"About what?" Vanbrugh looked up quickly over his cup.
"Whether it was natural or not?"
"No, I was wondering whether you would still believe it."
"Why should I?" asked Dolly.