Matt. When I was over at Aldershot last week Sir John said something about giving Lucas an A. D. C. in India. I'll drive over to-morrow and ask Sir John to pack Lucas out of the country for a year or two!
Dolly. That's a good idea. But it may take some time?
Matt. A week or so, perhaps more.
Dolly. But if they find out they're going to be parted, it is just this next week when there will be all the danger.
Matt. That's true.
Dolly. They ought to be parted to-night.
Matt. They ought! They ought! Not a doubt about it! Not a shadow of doubt! They ought to be parted to-night!
Dolly. Dad! I believe I can frighten Renie out of it.
Matt. Frighten her?
Dolly. I'll try! And you must take Lucas in hand——