MRS. DE MULLIN
I don’t think I’ve noticed any falling off.
MRS. CLOUSTON
It is there all the same. I’m sure Hugo would agree with me. Of course, curates are paid next to nothing. Still, I think the Vicar might be more happy in his choice.
MRS. DE MULLIN
I believe the poor like him.
MRS. CLOUSTON
(to whom this seems of small importance compared with his shocking social disabilities)
Very likely.... Do please keep still, Jane, and don’t fidget with that book. What is the matter with you?