Lucas. Yes, I did! Last night! And never again, thank you! No! I don't mind shaking down anywhere to oblige——
[He is about to drop again into the arm-chair, but Matt gently pushes him aside and drops into the chair himself.
Lucas. [Going to sofa.] Anywhere to oblige!
[Drops comfortably on to sofa.
Dolly. [Comes up to him finally.] Lucas, this is abominable! I suppose you think because we treated you so leniently over that wretched governess——
Lucas. Well, I thought you were pretty deuced hard down on us——
Dolly. What?! Oh! [Appeals to Matt.
Lucas. I didn't mind your slanging me, but you might have had a little consideration for her feelings, because, after all, she was one of your own sex!
Dolly. My own sex! The minx!