You may kiss me.
[He kisses her, then casts a glance of gratitude at Margery. Meanwhile Margery has prepared a chair for her, into which she is placed by Gerald and the Colonel, who is now subdued and deferential, in marked contrast to his last scene. Margery takes up her position in the background.
COLONEL.
I was so fortunate as to meet the carriage.
LADY WARGRAVE.
Theodore was late as usual.
COLONEL.
Only ten minutes, Caroline; but, as you know, time, tide, and your aunt wait for no man.
LADY WARGRAVE.