Better?

Theophila.

I think so.

John.

When did you last eat? [She shakes her head feebly. He puts the glass of water aside and fetches the biscuits.] Get two or three of these down. Come—try——!

Theophila.

[Taking a biscuit.] Thank you.

[He places the biscuits on the table by her side, and goes back to the other table.

John.

A glass of this champagne would pull you together.