FELIX
For three years really—but I didn't apply for a commission until this year—a little too late, perhaps.
IRENE
Too late? Why?—How old are you, Felix?
FELIX
Twenty-three.
IRENE
Oh! (Pause) But when I saw you four years ago as a volunteer, I thought at once you would stay in the service.—Do you remember, Julian, I told you so at the time?
JULIAN
Yes....