[He sinks on to the settee with a vacant stare, his arms hanging helplessly.

Darbey.

[To Sheba.] There—now his career is a burden to him!

Sheba.

Oh!

Salome.

Would you like a glass of water, Major Tarver?

Tarver.

[Taking Salome’s hand.] Thank you, dear Miss Jedd, with the least suggestion of cayenne pepper in it.

Sheba.