[Impatiently.] Good heavens, the boy's out of his senses. Paradine, for Heaven's sake say something.

Fouldes.

Well, much as it may displease you, my dear, I'm afraid I agree with Charlie.

Lady Mereston.

You don't mean to say you believe this cock-and-bull story?

Fouldes.

I do.

Lady Mereston.

Why?

Fouldes.