Mrs. Insoley.

[Delighted with the opportunity he has given her.] It may surprise you, but I have no intention of doing so.

Cobbett.

[Cheerfully.] There now. And I thought I’d made such an impression on you, Mrs. Insoley.

Mrs. Insoley.

That’s why I couldn’t risk asking you to stay with me. Perhaps at my age I am safe from your blandishments, but Louisa is extremely susceptible.

Miss Hall.

Oh, Mrs. Insoley, how can you! Why, Mr. Cobbett must be ten years younger than I am.

Mrs. Insoley.

I should put it at fifteen.