My dear child, what are you saying? Gerald has a charming nature and the very highest principles.
Blenkinsop.
[Imitating her pompous manner.] To say nothing of a peerage and a considerable income.
Mrs. Dot.
He certainly has every advantage over poor Freddie, who is nobody in particular and hasn’t a penny to bless himself with.
Nellie.
I think he’s awfully nice.
Mrs. Dot.
Well, that’s just what I don’t want you to think. I shouldn’t have said anything to you about his—mad infatuation, only I want you to be very careful.
Lady Sellenger.