human
Do you mean to say that I am to return to England because my husband has had a foolish quarrel with the authorities? Do you mean that, Mr. Benson?
gpt
Foreigners are all right when you keep the right side of them. Sir Luton’s temper got the better of him, and there would have been the devil to pay if he had not cleared off. I don’t want you to be troubled about it, and so I say: Go back to England at once. I shall be stopping on here, and I can put matters right if anything is said. Don’t you think I am wise, Lady Delayne; now, really, don’t you think so?
human
I think you are kind, very kind, to interest yourself in those who are comparative strangers to you. And if it was but a fracas as you say—
gpt
Just a vulgar row and nothing more. We should laugh at it in England, but they’ve other notions here. I don’t want you to be bothered about it, and so I’m all for the journey to Sierre and the Simplon to-night. Give me leave, and I’ll telephone for tickets right away. You’d be wise to do that, Lady Delayne—I’m sure you’d be wise—
human
But, my dear Mr. Benson, I have friends coming from Caux this afternoon. I could not go away in such a hurry; it would be too ridiculous in the circumstances.