Duchess.

No, no—only the words, "warm evening." Yes, it was upon a Wednesday. What is to-day?

Quex.

Wednesday.

Duchess.

[Rising.] Harry, I want to see you sipping that brand of champagne once more, while you and I sit facing one another, silently, dreamily smoking Argyropulos.

Quex.

[Negatively.] Duchess—

Duchess.

To end as we began! you have not the heart to refuse?