sarah. And have I no right to suspicions?

mr. tetgeen. Certainly. Are they of use to you?

sarah. I have been a tolerant wife, expecting toleration.

mr. tetgeen. Sir Charles is anxious to take into consideration any complaints you may have to make against him.

sarah. I complain if he complains of me.

mr. tetgeen. For the first time, I think . . . formally.

sarah. Why not have come to me?

mr. tetgeen. Sir Charles is busy.

sarah. [Disguising a little spasm of pain.] Shall we get to business?

mr. tetgeen now takes a moment to find his phrase.