Lady Frederick.
Here she is.
[Madame Claude enters, ushered in by the
Servant. She is a stout, genteel person,
very splendidly gowned, with a Cockney
accent. Her face is set to sternness, decision
to make a scene, and general sourness.
Servant.
Madame Claude.
[Exit Servant. Lady Frederick goes up to
her enthusiastically and takes both her
hands.
Lady Frederick.
Best of women. This is a joyful surprise.
Madame Claude.
[Drawing herself up.] I 'eard quite by chance that your ladyship was at Monte.