Mrs. Appleby.
I'm glad you think that, Sir Arthur.
Arthur.
Well, when you left your cards with a soup ticket from the F.O. my heart sank.
Appleby.
There, my dear, I told you he wouldn't want to be bothered with us.
Arthur.
You see, I expected a pompous couple who knew all about everything and were going to tell me exactly how Egypt ought to be governed. A Member of Parliament doesn't inspire confidence in the worried bosom of a Government official.
Violet.
I don't know if you think you're putting Mr. and Mrs. Appleby at their ease, Arthur.