MAGGIE. [walking up and down.] That’s funny now. I didn’t mean to say that. It just came. [A pause.] How queer! [A pause.] Well, it’s the truth, anyway. At least, it’s not quite true. When I came here to-day I was awfully happy about it—I am fond of him at least—I—well—he’s very nice—you know. [Irritably.] What did you want to start this for, Lil?
LILY. [aggrieved.] I start it? I did nothing.
MAGGIE. I was so satisfied when I came.
LILY. [soothingly and taking her sister’s hat and coat from her.] You’re a little tired, dear. We’ll have an early cup of tea. Have you got your ring, dear?
MAGGIE holds out her left hand.
How sweet! Sapphires! He must be rich, Maggie.
Pause.
MAGGIE. I wish I was a good housekeeper, Lil.
LILY. [reassuring.] Oh, you’ll soon learn, dear; and his other housekeeper wasn’t very good.
MAGGIE. I wasn’t thinking of that.