Porteous. These new teeth of mine are so damned uncomfortable.
Lady Kitty. Men are extraordinary. They can’t stand the smallest discomfort. Why, a woman’s life is uncomfortable from the moment she gets up in the morning till the moment she goes to bed at night. And d’you think it’s comfortable to sleep with a mask on your face?
Porteous. They don’t seem to hold up properly.
Lady Kitty. Well, that’s not the fault of your teeth. That’s the fault of your gums.
Porteous. Damned rotten dentist. That’s what’s the matter.
Lady Kitty. I thought he was a very nice dentist. He told me my teeth would last till I was fifty. He has a Chinese room. It’s so interesting; while he scrapes your teeth he tells you all about the dear Empress Dowager. Are you interested in China? I think it’s too wonderful. You know they’ve cut off their pigtails. I think it’s such a pity. They were so picturesque.
[The Butler comes in.
Butler. Luncheon is served, sir.
Elizabeth. Would you like to see your rooms?
Porteous. We can see our rooms after luncheon.