[JOHN crosses up to back of sofa; removes coat, puts it on sofa.
ELFIE. [Goes to the door, opens it and turns. JOHN'S back is partly toward her and she gives a long wink at LAURA, snapping fingers to attract LAURA'S attention.] I must say, Laura, that when it comes to picking live ones, you certainly can go some.
[After this remark both turn toward her and both smile.
[Exit.
After ELFIE exits, JOHN turns to LAURA with a pleasant smile, and jerks his head towards the door where ELFIE has gone out.
JOHN. I bet she's a character.
LAURA. She's a dear.
JOHN. I can see that all right. [Crossing to centre.
LAURA. She's been a very great friend to me.
JOHN. That's good, but don't I get a "how-dy-do," or a handshake, or a little kiss? You know I've come a long way.