Sylvia. I can only stop a second. I was riding with the Fergusons and we passed your temple. I thought I'd just run in and see how you were. I haven't seen you for an age.

Daisy. Are the Fergusons waiting outside?

Sylvia. They rode on. They said they'd fetch me in five minutes.

Daisy. [Smiling.] How did your bridge party go off last night?

Sylvia. How on earth did you hear about that? Did Mr. Conway tell you? I wish you played bridge. We really had rather a lark.

Daisy. George didn't come in till late, I suppose?

Sylvia. Oh, no, he got away in fairly decent time. Where there's a will there's a way, you know, even at official functions.

Daisy. [With a little laugh.] Oh, I know! I'm expecting him here in a minute. I hope you won't have to go before he comes.

Sylvia. Well, I saw him yesterday. I can live one day without seeing him.

Daisy. I wonder if he can live one day without seeing you?