Pauline.
I quite understand, mother dear.
Mrs. Deschappelles.
And, as I always say to your poor father, “When one is a leader of Society, one has so many engagements.” I am sure you find that.
Pauline.
I have hardly begun to receive visits yet.
Mrs. Deschappelles.
No, dear? But then it’s different with you. When you married Colonel Melnotte, of course you gave up all social ambitions.
Mrs. Melnotte.
I am sure no one could wish for a better, braver husband than my Claude.