Etchingham.
Well, she must go back to her husband.
Lady Francis.
[As if it were the most innocent question.] Why?
Etchingham.
Because a woman’s place is by her husband’s side, Angela. You know just as well as I do that I can’t afford to quarrel with George Winter. I’m chairman of half a dozen of his companies. The position would be intolerable. I should be expected to take Kate’s side if she were right or wrong.
Lady Francis.
I suppose you owe him money?
Etchingham.
No, not exactly.