Mrs. C. I never liked the scheme, and I like it less every day.
Col. G. I have had no chance yet. He has been ill all the time. I wish you would come and see him a little oftener.
Mrs. C. He doesn't want me. You are everything now. Besides, I can't come alone.
Col G. Why not?
Mrs. C. Constance would fancy I did not want to take her.
Col. G. Then why not take her?
Mrs. C. I have my reasons.
Col. G. What are they?
Mrs. C. Never mind.
Col. G. I insist upon knowing them.