Going on to the Hartlocks ’ to-night , Margaret ? Yes . Horribly tedious parties they give , don ’ t they ? I come here to be educated . So do I . It puts one almost on a level with the commercial classes , doesn ’ t it ? But dear Gertrude Chiltern is always telling me that I should have some serious purpose in life . So I come here to try to find one . How very trivial of him ! About myself . Not in the smallest degree . And how well it becomes us , Olivia ! Our husbands never appreciate anything in us . We have to go to others for that ! That is exactly what we can ’ t stand . My Reginald is quite hopelessly faultless . He is really unendurably so , at times ! There is not the smallest element of excitement in knowing him . My poor Olivia ! We have married perfect husbands , and we are well punished for it . Oh , dear no ! They are as happy as possible ! And as for trusting us , it is tragic how much they trust us . I am afraid Lord Goring is in the camp of the enemy , as usual . I saw him talking to that Mrs. Cheveley when he came in . Well , we are not going to praise her . I hear she went to the Opera on Monday night , and told Tommy Rufford at supper that , as far as she could see , London Society was entirely made up of dowdies and dandies . Oh ! do you really think that is what Mrs. Cheveley meant ? I like looking at geniuses , and listening to beautiful people . I am so glad to hear you say that . Marchmont and I have been married for seven years , and he has never once told me that I was morbid . Men are so painfully unobservant ! Ah ! but you are always sympathetic , Olivia ! Olivia , I have a curious feeling of absolute faintness . I think I should like some supper very much . I know I should like some supper . Men are so horribly selfish , they never think of these things . Thank you , Mr. Montford , I never touch supper .But I will sit beside you , and watch you . Then I will watch some one else . Pray , Mr. Montford , do not make these painful scenes of jealousy in public !