BROXOPP. My darling! Just wait a moment till I put down these parcels.... Now then! (He holds out his arms and she comes to him. After he has kissed her, he says solemnly) I’ve thanked Heaven every day since we’ve been here that I can kiss you now without being observed by butlers. Another one! (He kisses her again, and then holds her at arms’ length) All right?
NANCY. Of course I am.
BROXOPP (taking off his hat). I met Sir Roger just outside.
NANCY. Did you speak to him?
[76]BROXOPP. I said “Hallo!” and he said, “Ah, Chillingham, Chillingham!” Has he been here?
NANCY. Just to ask after Iris and (smiling) to say how glad he was that you were making your fortune again.
BROXOPP. Did you tell him that I was making my fortune again?
NANCY. He told himself. I didn’t say anything.
BROXOPP. Well, it’s true. I’m going to. And what have you been doing?
NANCY. Shopping. And—(looking rather sadly at her drawing)—and Ajax. (She sits down to it again.)