"You saw him when you were at the Baldwins'?"
"Several times."
"Oh indeed!" sneered Mrs. Fane; "and when do you marry?"
"When we choose. Arnold is an actor and----"
"A perfect stick," said Mrs. Fane derisively.
"A fine actor, as every one acknowledges. He will make his mark."
"There are few signs of it at present. Just now he is acting in this new play at the Frivolity Theatre. A secondary part!"
"He has the leading comedy part," said Laura angrily. "Julia, why will you annoy me?"
"My dear, I don't. It's your own bad temper. You never will face the truth. However, I have placed matters before you, so you can take time and decide your future course."
"I won't go abroad with you, Julia. We should only quarrel."