"Unless South America is inhabited by the deaf and dumb, I suppose they do."
"You're laughing at me, Lady James."
"I always laugh. It's good for the digestion."
"At everything?"
"At everything."
"Even at love?" he asked timidly.
She shot an amused glance at his colouring face. "Remember you are engaged to the fixture, Mr. Askew."
"But I say, can't I come and see you in town?"
"I shall be delighted, if you can find your way to Curzon Street."
"You live there?" he asked obtusely.