Why?

Dickie.

You generally come down to meet me when I get in.

[Penelope gives a slight start and conceals a smile.

Penelope.

My sainted mother is here.

Dickie.

[Gaily.] That’s no reason why you should neglect a devoted husband. [Shaking hands with Mrs. Golightly.] How is your sainted mother? Hulloa, Uncle Davenport, what price duchesses to-day?

Barlow.