[In her ear.] 'Vonia, I know where Arthur Gower is.

Avonia.

Is! isn't he still in London?

Tom.

[Producing a letter mysteriously.] No. When Rose stuck to her refusal to see him—listen—mind, not a word——!

Avonia.

By all my hopes——-!

Tom.

[Checking her]. All right, all right! [Reading.] "Theatre Royal, Bristol. Friday————-"

Avonia.