Fouldes.
[With a deep guffaw.] Ho, ho, ho.
Lady Frederick.
Isn't she clever? I must tell that to the Archduchess. She'll be so amused. Ha, ha, ha, ha. The dear Archduchess, you know she loves a little joke. You must really meet her. Will you come and lunch? I know you'd hit it off together.
Madame Claude.
[More genially.] That's very kind of your ladyship.
Lady Frederick.
My dear, you know perfectly well that I've always looked upon you as one of my best friends. Now who shall we have? There's you and me and the Archduchess. Then I'll ask Lord Mereston.
Madame Claude.
The Marquess of Mereston, Lady Frederick?