Oh, this is a blow. To think that any one should be willing to give two hundred pounds to get rid of me! And I’ve always flattered myself that I was such an agreeable guest in a country house.

Vincent.

They have funny tastes in the servants’ hall, I daresay.

Jack Straw.

You have quite a knack of saying clever things, haven’t you?

Mrs. Parker-Jennings.

Well?

Jack Straw.

Madam, nothing will induce me to leave you till I have eradicated the unfortunate impression which I appear to have made on you.

Mrs. Parker-Jennings.