Grace. Oh! We shall hear all about Cairo.
Mrs. Phillimore. William is judicious. [Thomas returns.
Miss Heneage. [With finality.] Cousin William will disapprove of the match unless a winter in Cairo has altered his moral tone.
Thomas. [Announcing.] Mr. Sudley.
He ushers in William Sudley, a little oldish gentleman. He is and appears thoroughly insignificant. But his opinion of the place he occupies in the world is enormous. His manners, voice, presence, are all those of a man of breeding and self-importance.
Mrs. Phillimore and Miss Heneage. [Rising and greeting Sudley; a little tremulously.] My dear William!
[Thomas withdraws.
Sudley. [Shakes hands with Mrs. Phillimore, soberly glad to see them.] How d'ye do, Mary? [Greeting Miss Heneage.] A very warm May you're having, Sarah.
Grace. [Coming forward to welcome him.] Dear Cousin William!
Miss Heneage. Wasn't it warm in Cairo when you left?