[Rising, smiling but discomposed.] To—to risk finding that le lait n'est pas crémeux, do you mean?

Philip.

[Tenderly.] To risk even that. [Drawing nearer to her.] Otto——!

Ottoline.

I—I should be delighted—if—if ever——

Philip.

No, no; not as friends, Otto—save in the best sense——

Ottoline.

[Faintly.] I—I don't——

Philip.