A WOMAN OF
ACT I.
be asked favours. I remember poor Charlotte Pagden making herself quite unpopular one season, because she had a French governess she wanted to recommend to every one.
LADY CAROLINE
I saw the governess, Jane. Lady Pagden sent her to me. It was before Eleanor came out. She was far too good-looking to be in any respectable household. I don't wonder Lady Pagden was so anxious to get rid of her.
LADY HUNSTANTON
Ah, that explains it.
LADY CAROLINE
John, the grass is too damp for you. You had better go and put on your overshoes at once.
SIR JOHN
I am quite comfortable, Caroline, I assure you.
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