Lady Frederick.

I said I'd do my best, didn't I? And I told you not to worry.

Gerald.

[Turning round suddenly.] Isn't it all right?

Lady Frederick.

No, it's about as wrong as it can possibly be. I knew Cohen was staying here, and I thought I could get him to hold the bills over for a few days.

Gerald.

And won't he?

Lady Frederick.

He hasn't got them any more.