Carbery.
But had you any idea he was in difficulties?
Lady Kelsey.
He came to me and said he must have three thousand pounds at once. But I'd given him money so often since my poor sister died, and every one said I oughtn't to give him any more. After all, someone must look after his children, and if I don't hoard my money a little, George and Lucy will be penniless.
Mrs. Crowley.
Oh, you were quite right to refuse.
Lady Kelsey.
I thought it would only go in senseless extravagances as all the rest has gone, and when he said it was a matter of life and death, I couldn't believe it. He'd said that so often.
Carbery.
It's shocking to think a man of his position and abilities should have come to such a pass.