MRS. P. I suppose it’s not the season just now.
EDWIN. I supposed so, too, until my first week’s bill came in, when I discovered that the season was exactly at its height—at least, the charges were at theirs.
MRS. P. What in the world induced you to come here?
EDWIN. I wasn’t induced to come here. I was brought.
MRS. P. Indeed. Who brought you?
EDWIN. Mrs. Larkspur.
MRS. P. Mrs. Larkspur!
EDWIN. (aside) Oh dear me, what have I said? Yes, I was brought here by—my mother.
MRS. P. Oh, your mother. Then, your mother’s here?
EDWIN. Yes, she was recommended the sea air.