Helen. Lord Ferrol, you must let us hear some of it.
Rose. If you don’t we shall think you have said something uncomplimentary of the American women.
Lord F. No, I assure you I have been quite delighted.
Amy. Then why won’t you let us see it?
Lord F. Er, I couldn’t, you know; but if you really are in earnest, I’ll read you some extracts.
Omnes. Oh, do!
Lord F. I ought to explain that I started with the intention of writing a book on America, so this (producing book) is not merely what I did and saw, but desultory notes on the States.
Rose. How interesting!
Lord F. After your suggestion of what I have written of the American women, I think it best to give you some of my notes on them.
Mrs. W. By all means!