I'm sorry you should think it a laughing matter, Lady Frederick.

Lady Frederick.

I don't. I never laugh at an impertinence.

Captain Montgomerie.

[Taken aback.] I beg your pardon.

Lady Frederick.

Surely the receipt of my brother's letter was sufficient answer for you. After that you must have guessed there was no likelihood that I should change my mind.

Captain Montgomerie.

What letter? I don't understand.

Gerald.