[They grasp each other's hands across the table.
[A pause.
MIMI, holding ELSA'S hand
I'm glad I came, I feel better already for having seen you. I'm going to be sensible now. I'm going away—and I'm never coming back!
[In altered voice.
What time is it?
ELSA
It's almost three o'clock.
MIMI
Three o'clock! Then I must hurry. I have an appointment at half past—he's an illustrator—such a talented boy; he's just had a picture accepted by the Fleigende Blatter.
ELSA