[Laughing.] No, not quite. I had a dressing-gown on and other paraphernalia. But I made him come here when I wasn't made up, and he sat by while I rouged my cheeks.

Fouldes.

And the young fool thought there was nothing more in you than a carefully prepared complexion?

Lady Frederick.

He was very nice about it. But I think he was rather relieved when I refused him.

[There is a knock at the door.]

Gerald.

[Outside.] May we come in?

Lady Frederick.

Yes do.