LADY KITTY. I'm never nervous. I'm a born actress. Of course, if I had my time over again I'd go on the stage. You know, it's extraordinary how they keep young. Actresses, I mean. I think it's because they're always playing different parts. Hughie, do you think Arnold takes after me or after his father? Of course I think he's the very image of me. Arnold, I think I ought to tell you that I was received into the Catholic Church last winter. I'd been thinking about it for years, and last time we were at Monte Carlo I met such a nice monsignore. I told him what my difficulties were and he was too wonderful. I knew Hughie wouldn't approve, so I kept it a secret. [_To ELIZABETH._] Are you interested in religion? I think it's too wonderful. We must have a long talk about it one of these days. [_Pointing to her frock._] Callot? ELIZABETH. No, Worth. LADY KITTY. I knew it was either Worth or Callot. Of course, it's line that's the important thing. I go to Worth myself, and I always say to him, "Line, my dear Worth, line." What _is_ the matter, Hughie? PORTEOUS. These new teeth of mine are so damned uncomfortable. LADY KITTY. Men are extraordinary. They can't stand the smallest discomfort. Why, a woman's life is uncomfortable from the moment she gets up in the morning till the moment she goes to bed at night. And d'you think it's comfortable to sleep with a mask on your face? PORTEOUS. They don't seem to hold up properly. LADY KITTY. Well, that's not the fault of your teeth. That's the fault of your gums. PORTEOUS. Damned rotten dentist. That's what's the matter. LADY KITTY. I thought he was a very nice dentist. He told me _my_ teeth would last till I was fifty. He has a Chinese room. It's so interesting; while he scrapes your teeth he tells you all about the dear Empress Dowager. Are you interested in China? I think it's too wonderful. You know they've cut off their pigtails. I think it's such a pity. They were so picturesque. [_The BUTLER comes in._ BUTLER. Luncheon is served, sir. ELIZABETH. Would you like to see your rooms? PORTEOUS. We can see our rooms after luncheon. LADY KITTY. I must powder my nose, Hughie. PORTEOUS. Powder it down here. LADY KITTY. I never saw anyone so inconsiderate. PORTEOUS. You'll keep us all waiting half an hour. I know you. LADY KITTY. [_Fumbling in her bag._] Oh, well, peace at any price, as Lord Beaconsfield said. PORTEOUS. He said a lot of damned silly things, Kitty, but he never said that. [_LADY KITTY'S face changes. Perplexity is followed by dismay, and dismay by consternation._ LADY KITTY. Oh! ELIZABETH. What is the matter? LADY KITTY. [_With anguish._] My lip-stick! ELIZABETH. Can't you find it? LADY KITTY. I had it in the car. Hughie, you remember that I had it in the car. PORTEOUS. I don't remember anything about it. LADY KITTY. Don't be so stupid, Hughie. Why, when we came through the gates I said: "My home, my home!" and I took it out and put some on my lips.