Tom.

My own, especial Rebecca!

Mrs. Mossop.

Don't be a fool, Mr. Wrench! Now, I've no time to waste. I know you want something—

Tom.

Everything, adorable. But most desperately do I stand in need of a little skillful trimming at your fair hands.

Mrs. Mossop.

[Taking the scissors from him and clipping the frayed edges of his shirt-cuffs and collar.] First it's patching a coat, and then it's binding an Inverness! Sometimes I wish that top room of mine was empty.

Tom.

And sometimes I wish my heart was empty, cruel Rebecca.