[Laying her clipper aside suddenly, and putting her hand to her eyes with a cry of pain.] Oh!

Quex.

[Coolly.] What's the matter?

Sophy.

[Rising.] A little splinter has flown into my eye It often happens.

Quex.

[Rising.] Extremely painful, I expect?

Sophy.

[Producing her handkerchief.] Very. [Giving him her handkerchief.] Do you think you could find it?

Quex.