EUSTASIA. Nicholas never had an apple!
NICHOLAS. Oh no, thanks, I don’t want one.
EUSTASIA. Oh, but he must have an apple! It’s so good for him. An apple a day keeps the doctor away. You must keep the doctor away, darling, else poor Eustasia will be miserable.
NICHOLAS (with an effort). I’ve finished my breakfast.
EUSTASIA. Not even if his Eustasia peels it for him?
NICHOLAS. No, thank you. I assure you that I have had all I want.
EUSTASIA. Sure?
NICHOLAS. Quite sure, thank you. Where are you going to sit?
EUSTASIA (indicating the sofa). Nicholas sit there and Eustasia sit next to him.
NICHOLAS (without much enthusiasm). Right. (They sit down.)