Aubrey.

No. She is in Ireland. After making that remark she went back to her convent.

Cayley.

[Heartily.] Sensible girl! I like Ellean.

Aubrey.

She and my wife did not get on, somehow. It was very unfortunate, as it was mainly on Ellean’s account that I thought it right to marry again.

Cayley.

[With polite incredulity.] Indeed?

Aubrey.