Lady Flo: Oh, no, you can't. You couldn't, and you ought to be ashamed of yourself!

Sir W.: You are going just a little bit too far, Florence.

Lady Flo: Oh, no; it was you who went too far. Why, I knew it by the look on your face the instant I came into the room!

Sir W. (aside): She is going very much too far. (Aloud) Nonsense!

Lady Flo: I beg pardon?

Sir W.: I repeat "Nonsense." And ridiculous nonsense!

Lady Flo: Then, how dare you?

Sir W.: You forget yourself strangely.

Lady Flo: Do not attempt to adopt your nephew's manner to his wife towards me!

Sir W.: It is you, my love, who are unfortunate in your choice of a manner this morning; and although pettishness in a young girl like Kitty has a certain little charm of its own——