[Fidgeting with the cigarette-box.] Not for many years, of course—three or four years, at least. Time makes the oddest things possible.

John.

[Thoughtfully.] I suppose so.

Olive.

It would appear supremely ridiculous to the world, you’re afraid?

John.

Pish! the world don’t matter a damn.

Olive.

[Softly.] Ah, that’s delicious!

John.