Lady Frederick.

I think you can wait a little. Come and see me to-morrow morning at ten, and I'll give you an answer.

Mereston.

Very well, if I must.

Lady Frederick.

[Smiling.] I'm afraid so.

Fouldes.

[To Lady Frederick.] I wonder what the deuce your little game is now.

[She smiles triumphantly and gives him a deep,
ironical curtsey.

Lady Frederick.