George collects things about Napoleon, you know.

Perigal.

Ah, the Napoleon of Finance.... I’m sorry to hear that Frank is laid up.

Lady Francis.

Oh, he’s much better to-day. We shall only be five minutes.

[She goes out with George Winter.

Perigal.

How naturally your mother did that! It almost took me in.

Catherine.

[Gravely.] Have you come to see me by arrangement?