Isn't it awfully uncomfortable to have all that stuff on?
Lady Frederick.
Ah, my dear boy, it's woman's lot to suffer in this world. But it's a great comfort to think that one is submitting to the decrees of Providence and at the same time adding to one's personal attractiveness. But I confess I sometimes wish I needn't blow my nose so carefully. Smile, Charlie. I don't think you're a very ardent lover, you know.
Mereston.
I'm sorry. What would you like me to do?
Lady Frederick.
I should like you to make me impassioned speeches.
Mereston.
I'm afraid they'd be so hackneyed.
Lady Frederick.