LEONARD. Well, I will if you don’t mind. Good thing for a cold, isn’t it? Eat a lot.
ANNE. I really know very little about colds.... Do get on with your breakfast.
LEONARD (going back). Well, I will, if you don’t mind. You had yours?
ANNE. Yes.
LEONARD. That’s right. (Resuming it) Did you have one of these kippers?
ANNE. No.
LEONARD. Ah! A pity. I will say that for Latimer’s cook. She knows how to do a kipper. Much more difficult than people think.
ANNE. I really know very little about kippers.
LEONARD. I have often wondered why somebody doesn’t invent one without bones. (He takes a mouthful.) Seeing what science can do nowadays—— (He stops. ANNE’S eye is on him. He says nothing, but waves his hand for her to look the other way.)
ANNE. What is it? (He frowns fiercely and continues to wave. She turns away coldly.) I beg your pardon. (He removes a mouthful of bones.)