Lady Frederick.

No, dear. I shall get out of the mess somehow. I always do. You really need not worry about me.

Mereston.

You know, you are a brick.

Lady Frederick.

Then it's all settled, isn't it? And you're not going to be unhappy?

Mereston.

I'll try not to be.

Lady Frederick.

I'd like to imprint a chaste kiss on your forehead, only I'm afraid it would leave a mark.