I was not speaking of Mr. Cosway. Honestly, your future relations with him don’t cause me acute anxiety. I was alluding to young O’Farrel.

Clare.

(Sitting up.) Bill!

Dean.

I think, my dear, we will leave the use of his Christian name to the unhappy lady—or ladies—with whom he is intimate. Certain facts have come to my knowledge. He is not a fit companion for a young girl. Your acquaintance with him must cease from to-day.

Clare.

Oh!... And may I ask what he has done?

Dean.

It is quite superfluous to go into—er—unsavoury details.

Clare.