( Exit Tranto, L .)

MRS. CULVER ( with a gesture towards the door, L ). There's something between those two.

CULVER. I doubt it. ( With a sigh .)

MRS. CULVER. What do you mean—you doubt it?

CULVER. They're probably too close together for there to be anything between them.

MRS. CULVER ( shakes her head, smiling sceptically ). The new generation has no romance. ( In a new tone .) Arthur, kiss me.

CULVER. I'm dashed if I do!

MRS. CULVER. Then I'll kiss you! ( She gives him a long kiss .)

( The lunch gong sounds during the embrace. Startled, they separate .)

CULVER. Food!