Not at all. She doesn’t understand the difference with a lady of temperament.
Patricia
Temperament—oh, yes. (She smiles sarcastically and then looks surprised at Mrs. Frowde.) And you are not angry with me?
Mrs. Frowde
(Affectionately)
At you, my dear friend? Indeed not. I know you didn’t mean me. And besides I would have understood you if you had.
Patricia
(Eyeing her with undetected cynicism)
Yes, yes. You would have understood.