Lady Patricia.
But when he arrived he found she had gone to a garden party. He was so disappointed.... Weren’t you, Cousin Bill?
Bill.
That’s right.
Lady Patricia.
Did you learn to say “that’s right” in America? It sounds so successful.... When he found his mother was out, he thought he would come and see Michael and—me. Michael had gone to the garden party, but he was told that I was here. He found me asleep....
Clare.
(Imitating Lady Patricia’s voice and manner.) And he kissed me—didn’t you, Cousin Bill?
(Bill goes into a shout of long and lonely laughter.)
Lady Patricia.