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.