Not before the child! Put it down, my girl, that'll do—Come on, Heinrich of the Golden Square, come and pour out the fluid.

(Exit SARAH ANN L.)

HENRICH SCHERCL.

(Lifting his glass). Gezunteit!

ROSALINE.

Very likely. (Aside.) This is the best day's sitting I've ever done. (Aloud.) Now this is what I call comfortable: a bottle of the boy, a cigarette, and a cosy chat. I am very glad to have met you.

HENRICH SCHERCL.

(Putting his arm round her waist). Really—is that so?

ROSALINE.

That is really so. But mind you, an hour ago, I should not have let you do this.