But what about Nellie? How will she take it?
Lady Sellenger.
She’s so reserved, poor dear! She never speaks of her feelings. But after three London seasons most girls have learnt to bow to the inevitable. And how is Lord Hollington?
Gerald.
He’s to be married as soon as he comes back from India.
Lady Sellenger.
It was dreadfully sad that his uncle and his cousin should die within a year. If anything happened to him you’d be in very different circumstances. But, of course, it would be wicked to wish it. I hope you never do.
Gerald.
Never. I trust he’ll live to a hundred.
Lady Sellenger.