[Looks at Josephine over the edge of his buttonhole, into which his nose becomes completely submerged.]
Do you love me this morning, Josephine?
Duchess
You loved me last night.
Prince [sighing]
I think there has always been something a little angular in our relations and now that it has become my duty to relinquish you, I rather fancy there is no harm in assuring you it is also my pleasure.
[A momentary look of pity for Josephine crosses the Queen's countenance, replaced by an obvious flow of childish joy.]
Queen
You have not really cared, but——
Prince