Mrs. Fergusson.

Is it a preposterous hour to pay a call?

Penelope.

Of course not. I’m always delighted to see you.

Mrs. Fergusson.

I’ve been shopping the whole afternoon, and it suddenly occurred to me that I hadn’t seen you for ages.

Penelope.

Do you know my sainted mother?

Mrs. Fergusson.

How d’you do?