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RhACT I., at the seaside? [SIR JOHN shrugs his shoulders.]

KELVIL My wife is at the seaside with the children, Lady Caroline.

LADY CAROLINE You will join them later on, no doubt?

KELVIL If my public engagements permit me.

LADY CAROLINE Your public life must be a great source of gratification to Mrs. Kettle.

SIR JOHN Kelvil, my love, Kelvil.

LADY STUTFIELD [To LORD ALFRED.] How very, very charming those gold-tipped cigarettes of yours are, Lord Alfred.

LORD ALFRED They are awfully expensive. I can only afford them when I 'm in debt. 30