I like this room, Mrs. Murray. It never seems to say to you: now it's really time for you to go away, as some drawing-rooms do.

Hilda.

[Recovering her serenity.] I suppose it's the furniture. I'm thinking of changing it.

Brackley.

[With a smile.] Upon my word, that almost suggests that I've outstayed my welcome.

Hilda.

[Gaily.] I shouldn't have said that if I didn't know that nothing would induce you to go till you wanted to.

Brackley.

[Rising.] You know me like your glove. But it really is growing monstrous late.

Hilda.