Philip. I didn’t weigh my words. Perhaps I over-stated——
Lady C. That will do. (pause) You chose a curious confidant!
Philip. I had no choice. Sir George is so acute; he guessed so much, I had to pass it off by asking him to give me his advice.
Lady C. It was a dangerous expedient. Does he suspect—who——
Philip. No.
Lady C. Though he is so acute?
Philip. Those who are gifted with long sight are often blind to what is at their feet.
Lady C. How did you come to talk on such a subject?
Philip. I had been telling him——
Lady C. Go on.