ANNYS It WOULD be a big thing for you to do.

PHOEBE You see, whatever happened, the seat would be yours. This
case only gives us the right to go to the poll. We are keen upon
Annys because she's our best card, that's all.

GEOFFREY Do you wish it?

ANNYS [She smiles up at him.] I'd rather fight you than any one
else.

GEOFFREY You are not afraid that the situation might be--just a
trifle comical?

ANNYS [Shakes her head.] No. I think everybody will say it was
rather splendid of you.

GEOFFREY Well, if it will help women.

ANNYS [She holds out her hand. She is still in exalted mood.] We
will show how man and woman may be drawn nearer to one another by
rivalry for noble ends.

ST. HERBERT [He shakes GEOFFREY'S somewhat limp hand.] I envy
you. The situation promises to be piquant.

MRS. MOUNTCALM-VILLIERS It will be a battle of roses.

LADY MOGTON I must go. I shall see you both again to-morrow.
[She kisses GEOFFREY.] This is an historic day.