Upon my word! I must say, it annoys me that I should have been forced to break an important engagement for no reason. I should have thought....
Penelope.
[Interrupting.] Uncle Davenport, it’s quite bad enough that I should be done out of a scene, but if you’re going to make one it’s more than I can stand.
Beadsworth.
Well, as I can’t be of any more use to you, I think I’ll get back to the bosom of my family.
Penelope.
Of course, I look upon this as a professional visit.
Beadsworth.
Penelope.