Philip. Why, a letter with your signature! It is outrageous!
Lady C. Does Sir George think so?
Philip. He agrees with them.
Lady C. What does he say you ought to do?
Philip. To ask for such a letter.
Lady C. Then why don’t you?
Philip. Oh, have some pity on me!
Lady C. That is but fair: for you have pitied me. (rises) You shall not ask me for the document you want; but you shall have it.
Philip. Ah, you don’t understand——