Now, mind, Uncle Davenport, no pranks.

Barlow.

My dear, I’m not only the soul of honour, but fifty-two.

[Exit.

Penelope.

[As he goes out.] I suppose that does induce a platonic state of mind.

Dickie.

[With a sigh of relief.] Ouf!

[Penelope turns to a glass to arrange her hat. Dickie watches her with a smile.

Well?