ANNE. I don’t know whether I ought to ask you.
NICHOLAS. Of course you ought!
ANNE. But you see, we are friends—almost like brother and sister——
[159]NICHOLAS (disappointed). Well, I shouldn’t put it quite like that——
ANNE. And I thought I might ask you——
NICHOLAS. Of course, Anne! You know I would do anything for you.
ANNE. Yes.... Well—well—— (In a rush) Well, then, will you lend me one pound two and sixpence till next Monday?
NICHOLAS. Lend you——!
ANNE. To-day’s Friday, I’ll send you the money off on Sunday. I promise. Of course I know one oughtn’t to borrow from men, but you’re different. Almost like a brother. I knew you would understand.
NICHOLAS. But—but—I don’t understand.