CHARLEY. Have you?
LILY. Would you like to hear it now?
CHARLEY. Is it important?
LILY. Is it important? You’ll have to be such a good man soon, dear—you’ll have to set a good example.
CHARLEY. [uneasily.] What do you mean?
LILY. Can’t you guess? How dull you are! Bend down and let me tell you. [She pulls down his face and whispers.]
CHARLEY. [pulling himself away.] What! God! [Taking her by the arms.]
CHARLEY. [turning away a second, and then turning back.] Is that true?
LILY. Yes, dear.