"An impetuous man will be impetuous in all things," said Bowen.
"He who hesitates may lose a wife," said Lady Tanagra, "and——"
"And by analogy, go without trousers," said Elton quietly.
"That might explain a Greek; but scarcely a Scotsman," said Patricia.
"No one has ever been able to explain a Scotsman," said Elton. "We content ourselves with misunderstanding him."
"We were talking about love," broke in Lady Tanagra, "and I will not have the conversation diverted." Turning to Patricia she demanded, "Can you imagine Godfrey in love?"
"I think so," said Patricia quietly, looking across at Elton. "Only——"
"Only what?" cried Lady Tanagra with excited interest. "Oh, please, Patricia, explain Godfrey to me! No one has ever done so."
"Don't you think he is a little like the Scotsman we were talking about just now?" said Patricia. "Difficult to explain; but easy to misunderstand."
"Oh, Peter, Peter!" wailed Lady Tanagra, looking across at Bowen. "She's caught it."