HE. An unhappy marriage. . . .

SHE. (realizing it) Oh!

HE. (hopelessly turning toward her) I can't marry you.

SHE. (recovering quickly and facing him with a smile) Nobody asked you, sir!

HE. (with a gesture of finality) Well—there seems to be no more to say.

SHE. (sweetly) Except good-bye.

HE. (firmly) Good-by, then.

He holds out his hand.

SHE. (taking it) Good-bye!

HE. (taking her other hand—after a pause, helplessly) Good-bye!