(Moves slightly away from her) Absolutely divine, this stupidity!

(He takes out a notebook, and writes a few words in it)

Miss

What are you doing? (She turns toward him) What are you writing?

Poet

(Softly) Sun, bath, twilight, cloak … so… (He puts the notebook back. Aloud) Nothing… Now tell me, sweetheart, wouldn’t you like something to eat or drink?

Miss

I’m not thirsty, but I am hungry.

Poet