[She stands with her back to the rest of the party, looking out of the window. There is a little awkward pause.

Mrs. Insoley.

Louisa, get me some of those devilled kidneys that Mr. Cobbett has been making so much fuss about.

Cobbett.

Let me.

Mrs. Insoley.

Louisa will get them. She likes to wait on me herself. Don’t you, Louisa?

Miss Hall.

Yes, Mrs. Insoley.

[Miss Vernon pushes back her chair.