But I will use the introduction for you, not the man. The Prime Minister likes young girls if they are at all good looking, and I think one may call you that.

Loveday.

Oh, you mustn’t! I won’t be introduced.

Duchess.

What! You refuse to be introduced to the Prime Minister?

Loveday.

(Punching a cushion.) I do. I do absolutely. That one introduction is for Gordon. You promised one; and Gordon is to have it.

(The Rev. Dr. Varlie, separating himself from the guests, has strolled into the alcove.)

Duchess.

Well, I suppose it must be.