(Sarcastically)
Strangers? The resentment was shown before Miss Tenner, why not the explanation?
Patricia
(Appealing with the usual success to their intimacy.)
Emily, dear, you forget you have already spoken to me of Miss Stannard. (Miss Stannard stiffens.)
Mrs. Frowde
Wouldn’t it be better if I simply asked you not to call again?
Miss Stannard
(With a note of challenge)