Gunning.

Oh, quite. I like being here.

Miss Woodward.

But I’m sure you find it difficult getting down to one’s level. I often think that the very wise must be very lonely.

Gunning.

[Rising.] What an extremely unpleasant remark!

Miss Woodward.

I’m sorry. [She sighs.] We don’t seem to get on very well, do we?

Gunning.