Sheba.

Give me two or three minutes. Hush!

[They separate as Tarver and Salome re-enter the room. Tarver is glaring excitedly and biting his nails.

Tarver.

I never thought I should live to be accepted by anyone. I shall buy some gay songs. Er—when can I see the Dean?

Salome.

Oh, don’t!

Tarver.

Salome!

Salome.