I like the stars....

(She turns loftily from him and talks to Mrs. O’Farrel and Michael.)

Lady Patricia.

(To the Dean.) I’m so sorry! (To Clare.) I was trying to persuade your father to stay with you, Clare. But he’s bent on putting finishing-touches to to-morrow’s sermon.

Michael.

(To the Dean.) I’ll see Miss Lesley home, of course.

Mrs. O’Farrel.

Can we drop you at the Deanery?

Dean.