Daisy. [Regaining with an effort her earlier sprightliness.] There you are at last.

George. I couldn't come sooner. I was with the Minister.

Daisy. We were wondering why you were so late.

Sylvia. Daisy was wondering.

George. [Shaking hands with Sylvia.] I thought that was your pony outside.

Sylvia. Clever.

George. The Fergusons were just riding up as I came.

Sylvia. Oh, they've come to fetch me! I must bolt.

George. I'm afraid we kept you up till all sorts of hours last night.

Sylvia. Not a bit. Do I look jaded?