I refuse to consider that very unpleasant alternative.
Lady Frederick.
Oh! I can't, I can't.
Captain Montgomerie.
[Laughing.] But you must, you must. When shall I come for your answer? To-morrow? I'll come with the bills and Gerald's I.O.U. in my pocket, and you shall burn them yourself. Good-bye.
[He kisses her hand and goes out. Lady
Frederick remains staring in front of
her. Mereston enters, followed by Lady
Mereston and Paradine.
Mereston.
[Going to her eagerly.] Hulloa! I wondered what on earth had become of you.
Lady Frederick.
[With a laugh.] It's only two hours since I chased you away from me.