Why did you ask us all down?
Mrs. Dot.
Because I’m of a hospitable turn of mind. Didn’t you want to come? I’m so sorry.
Gerald.
You’ve utterly ignored me since I arrived.
Mrs. Dot.
[Ironically.] Much as I should have liked to devote myself exclusively to your entertainment, I’ve been really obliged to remember that my other guests had equal claims upon me.
Gerald.
I should very much like to take you by the shoulders and give you a good shaking.
Mrs. Dot.