What is the world doing here on our wedding anniversary? (Seriously) Let’s drink to each other—and the children.

Mrs. Ray

(Wistfully looking at the candles)

And the children.

(They sip: he shows he enjoys it; she sits thoughtfully while he takes out his cigarette case. He starts to take one, and then, with a twinkle in his eyes, offers her the case.)

Professor

Cigarette, dear?

Mrs. Ray

(Smiling)

No: thank you. I shan’t begin at my time of life.