Yes, miladi.

[She gives it to him.

Mereston.

Er—yes. [Not knowing what on earth to say.] How silky it is.

Lady Frederick.

A poor thing, but mine own. At least, I paid for it. By the way, have I paid for it yet, Angélique?

Maid.

Not yet, miladi. But the man can wait.

Lady Frederick.

[Taking it from Mereston.] A poor thing, then, but my hairdresser's. Shall I put it on?