Catherine.
Then I have you against me too?
Perigal.
My dear child, I’ve known you all your life. Your mother is my first cousin. We all desire nothing more than your happiness.
Catherine.
George was served with the petition this morning.
Perigal.
Ah!... It appears that two prominent supporters of your husband are coming up from Middlepool this afternoon to get from your own lips a denial of the rumours that have been circulating in the constituency.
Catherine.
I can promise you that they’re not going to get it.