Plays: Lady Frederick, The Explorer, A Man of Honour

by W. Somerset Maugham

Fouldes.

Thanks. I may avail myself of your permission.

Lady Frederick.

I daresay you've noticed that Charlie has a very keen sense of humour.

Fouldes.

If you're going to be disagreeable to me I shall go. [He stops.] I say, are you quite sure there's nothing else that can be brought up against you?

Lady Frederick.

[Laughing.] Quite sure, thanks.

Fouldes.

My sister's very jubilant to-day. What about the Bellingham affair?