MARGERY.

Oh, I’m quite used to it! I’m not a bit shy now. Of course I put my foot in it—I make mistakes sometimes; but even born ladies sometimes make mistakes.

LADY WARGRAVE.

Yes, Margery. [Bending her head slightly.] And Gerald?

MARGERY.

Is the best husband in the world to me. Of course, he’s very busy——

LADY WARGRAVE.

Busy?

MARGERY.