Plays: Lady Frederick, The Explorer, A Man of Honour

by W. Somerset Maugham

Lady Kelsey.

And the worst of it is that I think Lucy is in love with Mr. Mackenzie.

[Boulger makes a slight movement, and for a moment there is an uncomfortable pause.

Carbery.

I saw him this evening in Piccadilly, and I almost ran into his arms. It was quite awkward.

Dick.

[Frigidly.] Why?

Carbery.

I don't think I want to shake the man's hand. He's nothing short of a murderer.

Boulger.