(Holds out teapot.)
Dean (embarrassed). Thank you, sir, I greatly appreciate your generosity; but—the fact is—I'm contemplating disposing of my entire collection.
Mr. T. Indeed, you surprise me.
Mr. B. Eric, are you crazy? How long have you had that idea in your head?
Dean (looking at Hilda). Since I've known Miss Templeton.
Mr. B. (laughing). I see.
Mrs. T. I don't understand.
Dean. I want nothing that is going to prejudice Miss Hilda against me, Mrs. Templeton.
Mrs. B. (embracing Hilda). Hilda, how perfectly splendid! (Shyly.) But mayn't he have the teapot too?
Hilda. I have no objection to Mr. Dean's having whatever he likes.