No, don’t sympathise. I have rather a high colour, and when I’ve had a good cry it always improves my complexion. After that, I ordered some new frocks, and I bought a diamond necklace that I’d been hankering after for some time.

Gerald.

And that thoroughly consoled you, I suppose?

Mrs. Dot.

It helped. Then I came to the conclusion that there were as good fish in the sea as ever came out of it. I thought you over. After all, you’re not really very good-looking, are you?

Gerald.

I’m not aware that I ever made any pretence of being so.

Mrs. Dot.

And I’m sure no one could accuse you of being extremely amusing.

Gerald.