Enter Victoria, followed leisurely by Percy, a very young man who is always smiling to himself, unconsciously.

VICTORIA [going straight to Lady Wargrave and grasping her hand].

Good evening, Lady Wargrave, I have taken the liberty of bringing a friend whose name is no doubt known to you—Mr. Percy Pettigrew.

[Percy bows distantly, smiling.

LADY WARGRAVE.

Pettigrew, did you say?

PERCY.

Percy Bysshe Pettigrew.

[Smiling.

LADY WARGRAVE.