Part 38 (2/2)

LADY TWOMBLEY.

In the kitchen?

MR. JOSEPH LEBANON.

Oh, Fan, I really can't! You must cut in again.

MRS. GAYl.u.s.tRE.

As the guests of Lord Drumdurris.

LADY TWOMBLEY.

Never!

MRS. GAYl.u.s.tRE.

Bill Number One falls due next month when you are at Drumdurris Castle!

MR. JOSEPH LEBANON.

No, no! Fan, do _not_ mix up business with friends.h.i.+p. You know my rule.

MRS. GAYl.u.s.tRE.

Get us to Drumdurris and we renew!

MR. JOSEPH LEBANON.

Oh, f.a.n.n.y, how plainly you put it! Don't!

LADY TWOMBLEY.

Never!

[MR. MELTON enters.]

MR. MELTON.

The carriages are here, Lady Twombley.

LADY TWOMBLEY.

I--I'll come.

[DRUMDURRIS enters talking to VALENTINE. IMOGEN, LADY EUPHEMIA, and BROOKE follow; then EGIDIA and ANGeLE with the infant.]

MR. JOSEPH LEBANON.

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