_He crosses to the table.

(Smiling, with the suspicion of a mock-bow_) Excuse me…. (He unfolds the newspaper on the table and begins to whittle the stick over it.)

OLIVIA: You're very conceited, aren't you?

DAN (reassuringly): Yes….

OLIVIA: And you are acting all the time, aren't you?

DAN (staring at her, as if astonished): Actin'? Actin' what? (Leaning over the table, on both arms) Look at the way I can look you in the eyes. I'll stare you out….

OLIVIA (staring into his eyes): I have a theory it's the criminals who can look you in the eyes, and the honest people who blush and look away.

DAN (smiling): Oh….

OLIVIA (after a pause, challenging): It's a very blank look, though, isn't it?

DAN (smiling): Is it?