"Better stay in bed," she said.
"But you? Aren't you ... aren't you lonely?"
"Mm. Nobody here. Nothing to do. I been for a walk and got frightened."
"I'll get up. Yes, I will. After tea we'll walk along that av ... avenue. In the moonlight. Like your song."
"There's no moon up yet," Sally told him, not moving. "You stay where you are. Stay nice and warm in bed. I shall be all right. I'll go for a walk along the avenue by myself."
"And be f ... frightened again."
"Shan't wait to be frightened," Sally said. "See me dart back!"
Gaga fondled her hand and reached for the other one, which she patiently yielded.
"You ... you're so nice," he murmured. "So good to me."
"I? Good?" Sally's shoulders were hoisted. She almost withdrew her hands.