Arthur.

What isn't?

Henry.

Well, when mother told me at luncheon that the Khedive had applied for an English secretary, I saw by the beady look in her eye that if I didn't get the job she was going to make things unpleasant for somebody.

Christina.

Really, Henry, I don't know what you mean.

Henry.

Well, mother, you're an old dear....

Christina.

Not so old either.