My God. Oh, my darling... I didn't know what to do, so I had Branson bring her here. Quite right. Mama would have fainted if she'd seen her like this. As for Papa... This will sting a bit, but it's stopped bleeding. Did you know she was planning this? Of course not. Well, what were you doing there? I was working late. I'd forgotten it was election night or I wouldn't have stayed. I'm so grateful you did. I could ring Branson's neck. What was he thinking? I'm afraid it'll cost him his job. No. I told him he was taking me to a committee meeting. When he realised what it was, he wanted to come straight back. You'll have to stick up for him, because Papa will skin him alive. Are you feeling strong enough to go home? I think so, if you'll take me.