I thought Lucy was here. [To Carbery and Mrs. Crowley.] How d'you do? Have you seen Lucy?

Mrs. Crowley.

I went to her room for a moment.

George.

What is she doing?

Mrs. Crowley.

Reading.

George.

I wish I could take it as calmly as she does. An outsider would think there was nothing the matter at all. Oh, it's too awful!

Lady Kelsey.