MRS. FELIX

I see no joke.

FANNY

Addington was giving up his work for my sake—our home’s sake. Mr. Magnus hasn’t changed that any.

MRS. FELIX

Addington has only a few thousand a year income. Handicapped that way, he might never fully succeed in his work. Mr. Magnus makes it impossible for him to fail.

FANNY

And meanwhile live in this poky seacoast village; ten miles from a railroad; not half a dozen nice families near us—

MAGNUS

A motor will get you to New York after dinner, in time for the theatre, the opera, or a dance—