John.
No: I think I'll stay and have a little chat with Basil, while you tread the path of duty.
Mabel.
Well, mind you're in early. We've got a lot of disgusting people coming to dinner.
Hilda.
[With a smile.] Poor things! Who are they?
Mabel.
I forget who they are. But I know they're loathsome. That's why I asked them.
[Basil opens the door, and the two women go out.
John.