Mrs. Jennings, I’m afraid there’s no use in my trying to excuse myself. I had better just tell you everything as shortly as I can.
Mrs. Parker-Jennings.
Mr. Holland, don’t you think it can wait till later? The duchess ’as just come, and it’ll look so funny if I’m not there to receive her.
Jack Straw.
Mr. Holland has a communication to make which cannot fail to interest you.
Mrs. Parker-Jennings.
Oh, of course, if it’s your Royal ’Ighness’s wish.
Holland.
I daresay you remember that a fortnight ago we all met at the Grand Babylon Hotel.
Mrs. Parker-Jennings.