Jack Straw.

You talk in riddles, dear lady. I always think it a fatiguing habit.

Mrs. Parker-Jennings.

Oh, I’ll make myself clear. Don’t you ’ave any fear about that.

Jack Straw.

[Sitting down lazily.] I can’t help feeling the interval between breakfast and luncheon in a country house is one of the most agreeable moments of the day.

Mrs. Parker-Jennings.

See that there’s no one about, Vincent.

Vincent.

It’s all right, mater.