works, lidy--is first cornvert, a umble British seaman--
countrymen o yours, lidy, and of is lawdship's. This eah is Mr.
Renkin, the bust worker in the wust cowst vawnyawd. (Introducing
the judge) Mr. Renkin: is lawdship Sr Ahrd Ellam. (He withdraws
discreetly into the house.)

SIR HOWARD (to Rankin). I am sorry to intrude on you, Mr. Rankin;
but in the absence of a hotel there seems to be no alternative.

LADY CICELY (beaming on him). Besides, we would so much RATHER
stay with you, if you will have us, Mr. Rankin.

SIR HOWARD (introducing her). My sister-in-law, Lady Cicely
Waynflete, Mr. Rankin.

RANKIN. I am glad to be of service to your leddyship. You will be
wishing to have some tea after your journey, I'm thinking.

LADY CICELY. Thoughtful man that you are, Mr. Rankin! But we've
had some already on board the yacht. And I've arranged everything
with your servants; so you must go on gardening just as if we
were not here.

SIR HOWARD. I am sorry to have to warn you, Mr. Rankin, that Lady
Cicely, from travelling in Africa, has acquired a habit of
walking into people's houses and behaving as if she were in her
own.

LADY CICELY. But, my dear Howard, I assure you the natives like
it.