Right. Yes, it suddenly occured to me that Friday's much too late. Thanks all the same

Kitty Fane:

I was wondering if you could tell me when the post comes through. It's for Shanghai. Waddington:
Unfortunately, since the cholera the cowards won't venture past the river port. But leave it with me. A local trader I know is making the trip on Friday. Kitty Fane:
[hands Waddington the letter] Waddington:
[reading the envelope]
Townsend. Charlie Townsend? Kitty Fane:
Yes. He's an acquaintance of my husband. Do you know him? [Kitty takes the letter back and looks worried] Waddington:
Years ago. We were both assigned to the consulate in Shanghai. Charming wife. Kitty Fane:
Yes. They're very popular, aren't they? Waddington:
He'd made a science of popularity. Kitty Fane:
So you know his family? Waddington:
Well, well enough. I like Dorothy. Kitty Fane:
[laughs]
Yes, I understand they're quite the devoted couple. Waddington:
Oh, he had his little flirtations. Kitty Fane:
Nothing serious. Waddington:
I once heard her say that she found it most unflattering that the women who fell for her husband were so consistently second-rate. Kitty Fane:
[looks mortified for a moment, then laughs]
Well, enjoy the record. Waddington:
Mrs. Fane? The letter. Kitty Fane:
Right. Yes, it suddenly occured to me that Friday's much too late. Thanks all the same