Ottoline.

Good night, Philip.

[He turns to her, makes her a stiff, formal bow, and faces the fire again.

Roope.

[Advancing to her—under his breath.] Oh——!

Ottoline.

[Giving him her hand.] Ah! [With a plaintive shrug.] Vous voyez! C'est fini après tout!

Roope.

No, no——!

Ottoline.