Mrs. Fergusson.
That’s too nice of you. You must come and see me the moment I get back from Paris.
[Dickie gives a start.
Penelope.
Are you going to Paris?
Mrs. Fergusson.
I came on purpose to tell you. Really, I’ve got a head like a sieve. Poor Mrs. Mack has asked me if I would go as far as Paris with her. A most unfortunate thing has happened. Her maid’s mother has suddenly died, and the poor thing naturally wants to go to the funeral. And so....
Penelope.
Mrs. Mack has asked you to go in her maid’s place?
Mrs. Fergusson.