ADELA. (interrupting him) Yes, yes, I know! And when he learned Mr. Harry’s conduct to my dear sister Jane, the idea occurred to him to send me here as a companion to—“Go to their house,” he said, “you will see Mrs. Mitchell, not her husband, he——”
SIMON. My wife will be——
ADELA. (turning towards SIMON) “He counts for nothing, but his wife——”
SIMON. Back directly.
ADELA. “You will tell her all, and I have no doubt she will arrange the marriage, and——”
SIMON. (aside) What is she going on about? (aloud) Hem! hem!
ADELA. Did you speak?
SIMON. My wife will be back directly.
ADELA. Poor old gentleman! his intellect appears quite shattered. (shouting) I suppose you retire to rest very early?
SIMON. My wife will be back directly.