[Coming to him.] Why not?
Tom.
[Looking away from her.] Don't know—creatures of habit—-
Rose.
[Gently touching his coat-sleeve.] Because if you would like to smoke your pipe by my fire while I'm with 'Vonia——
[The key is heard to turn in the lock of the center door.]
Avonia.
[From the next room.] It's unlocked.
Rose.
I'm coming.