[Sitting in the screen-chair.] Sophy, you have heard some story—
Sophy.
[Examining Muriel's hands.] A little varnishing is all you need to-day.
Muriel.
You shall tell me!
Sophy.
[Proceeding with her work methodically.] It's nothing much; I'm sorry I—
Muriel.
[Imperatively.] Sophy!
Sophy.