He. And Dick is not devoted?
She. Yes, he is—in the play.
He. And Harry did not try to kiss you?
She. Indeed he did—in the play.
He. Then you have been playing a part?
She. Haven’t you?
He. Haven’t I? Certainly not. At least—Well, at least I will say nothing more about Tom or Dick or Harry.
She. And I will say nothing more of Mrs. Lightfoot.
He (dropping in chair to her right). Mrs. Lightfoot is a fine woman, my dear (she looks up), but she is not my style at all. Besides, you know, it was only as a matter of business, for the sake of our future prospects, that I took her part.
She (throwing him skein of wool). And it is only for the sake of our future happiness that I have been playing mine.