Mereston.

If any one wants to know who the best woman in the world is send 'em to me, and I'll tell them.

Lady Frederick.

[Taking his hand.] You dear! Good-bye.

Mereston.

Good-bye. And thanks for being so kind to me.

[He goes out.

Fouldes.

Do I see in front of me my prospective niece?

Lady Frederick.