C.-C. I haven’t. I was a good young man, Kitty.

Lady Kitty. I know.

C.-C. And I’m very glad, because it has enabled me to be a wicked old one.

Lady Kitty. I beg your pardon.

[Arnold comes in with a large book in his hand.

Arnold. I say, I’ve found the book I was hunting for. Oh! isn’t Lord Porteous here?

Lady Kitty. One moment, Arnold. Your father and I are busy.

Arnold. I’m so sorry.

[He goes out into the garden.

Lady Kitty. Explain yourself, Clive.