Olivia (taking off her coatee). Yes, Aunt Julia, you're wonderful.

Dinah. How old would Olivia be if she took exercise?

(Olivia, smiling, but with an admonishing look at Dinah, comes up R. and places her coatee on balustrade.)

George (from up C.). Don't fool about asking silly questions, Dinah. Your aunt hasn't much time.

Brian. May I come, too, Lady Marden?

Lady Marden (coming down centre to Brian). Well, a little exercise wouldn't do you any harm, Mr. Strange. You're an artist, ain't you?

(Dinah stops playing.)

Brian. Well, I try to paint.

Dinah (rises and moves to R.C.). He sold a picture last March for——

George. Yes, yes, never mind that now.