LEONARD (suddenly). I hate England at this time of year.

NICHOLAS. So do I.

LEONARD. Do you go South as a rule?

NICHOLAS. As a rule.

LEONARD. Monte?

NICHOLAS. Sometimes. We had thought—I half thought of Nice.

LEONARD. Not bad. We were—I think I prefer Cannes myself.

NICHOLAS. There’s not much in it.

LEONARD. No.... (After a pause) Between ourselves, you know—quite between ourselves—I’m about fed up with women.

NICHOLAS. Absolutely.