I wish I were an actress. They have such an advantage. They only have to make up to look well behind the footlights; but I have to expose myself to that beastly sun.
Mereston.
[Nervously.] Yes, of course.
Lady Frederick.
Is your mother dreadfully annoyed with you? And Paradine must be furious. I shall call him Uncle Paradine next time I see him. It'll make him feel so middle-aged. Charlie, you don't know how grateful I am for what you did yesterday. You acted like a real brick.
Mereston.
It's awfully good of you to say so.
Lady Frederick.
[Turning.] Do I look a fright?
Mereston.