"And Legge Wilson from the India Office is here already. I spoke to him in some jewelled bower as I made my way here, not five minutes since. It's quite a success. Don't you think it very nice, Lady Carbury?"
"I don't know whether you are joking or in earnest."
"I never joke. I say it is very nice. These people are spending thousands upon thousands to gratify you and me and others, and all they want in return is a little countenance."
"Do you mean to give it then?"
"I am giving it them."

It's quite a success. Don't you think it very nice, Lady Carbury?"
"I don't know whether you are joking or not."
"I never joke. I say it is very nice. These people are spending thousands upon thousands to gratify you and me and others, and all they want in return is a little attention."
