trebell. [Accepting the postponement in a business-like spirit.] Well . . I'm an impatient man.
amy o'connell. [Confessing engagingly.] I made up my mind to bring you within arms' length of me when we'd met at Lady Percival's. Do you remember? [His face shows no sign of it.] It was the day after your speech on the Budget.
trebell. Then I remember. But I haven't observed the process.
amy o'connell. [Subtly.] Your sister grew to like me very soon. That's all the cunning there has been.
trebell. The rest is just mutual attraction?
amy o'connell. And opportunities.
trebell. Such as this.
At the drop of their voices they become conscious of the silent house.
amy o'connell. Do you really think everyone has gone to bed?