lady markby. That is quite true, dear. But one needn’t know them. I’m sure I don’t know half the people who come to my house. Indeed, from all I hear, I shouldn’t like to.
[Enter mason.]
lady chiltern. What sort of a brooch was it that you lost, Mrs. Cheveley?
mrs. cheveley. A diamond snake-brooch with a ruby, a rather large ruby.
lady markby. I thought you said there was a sapphire on the head, dear?
mrs. cheveley [Smiling.] No, lady Markby—a ruby.
lady markby. [Nodding her head.] And very becoming, I am quite sure.
lady chiltern. Has a ruby and diamond brooch been found in any of the rooms this morning, Mason?
mason. No, my lady.
mrs. cheveley. It really is of no consequence, Lady Chiltern. I am so sorry to have put you to any inconvenience.