Hot rooms play the deuce with the nerves. Now, it would have done you good to have walked in the garden with us after dinner and made merry. Why didn't you?

Paula.

You know why.

Drummle.

Ah, you're thinking of the—difference between you and Aubrey?

Paula.

Yes, I am thinking of it.

Drummle.

Well, so am I. How long——?

Paula.