lord arthur. I was so glad to receive a casual invitation from you and to come . . casually.
sarah. Fifty miles.
lord arthur. Your father has been ill?
sarah. Very ill through the autumn.
lord arthur. Do you think he suspects us?
sarah. I shouldn't care to peep into Papa's innermost mind. You are to be very useful to him.
lord arthur. No.
sarah. Then he'll go back to the government.
lord arthur. If he pleases . . if they please . . if you please.