] Her ladyship
thought you ought to be consulted.
GEOFFREY [He reads the short letter with a gathering frown--hands
it across to ST. HERBERT.]
ST. HERBERT [Having read, he passes it back in silence.]
GEOFFREY [To GINGER.] Do you know the contents of this letter?
GINGER The matter has been discussed among us--informally.
GEOFFREY Tell Lady Mogton I'll--talk to her myself on the subject.
GINGER Thank you. [She collects her etceteras.] Good afternoon.
GEOFFREY [Shortly.] Good afternoon.
GINGER [She bows graciously to ST. HERBERT, who responds. Goes
out.]
GEOFFREY The devil of it is that it's the truth.
ST. HERBERT Somebody was bound to say it, sooner or later!
GEOFFREY Yes, but one's own wife! This is a confoundedly awkward
situation.
ST. HERBERT [He comes to him, stands looking down at him.] Did it
never occur to you, when you were advocating equal political rights
for women, that awkward situations might arise?
GEOFFREY [He leans back in his chair.] Do you remember Tommy the
Terrier, as they used to call him in the House--was always
preaching Socialism?
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