Mrs. Parbury.

Miss Woodward and I are boring each other. Shall we come to you, or will you come to us? [Gunning and Armitage rise.] There, the question’s answered.

[Sits on sofa, L.

Enter Miss Woodward, L. She goes to the desk.

Gunning.

[To Mrs. Parbury.] You were playing the piano just now?

Mrs. Parbury.

Yes, but I play wretchedly nowadays. I gave up practising when we married.

Gunning.

One should never give up an accomplishment.