The Lady (thoughtfully).

Yes, that's what my husband says.

v. Wolters.

But please let me add that not a shadow, not the slightest suspicion, has ever----

The Lady.

But what else can they think?

v. Wolters.

My dear Countess, when a woman is as beauti-- I mean, that when a woman is the centre of so much interest, it's not surprising that some notice was taken of the attentions which he--

The Lady (somewhat impatiently).

Yes--but----?