[Quite good-naturedly.] I think you’re a little previous, aren’t you?

Dickie.

I suppose you’re thinking of Ada Fergusson.

Penelope.

I confess she hadn’t entirely slipped my mind.

Dickie.

Hang Ada Fergusson!

Penelope.

I think that’s rather drastic punishment. After all, she did nothing but succumb to your fatal fascination.

Dickie.