Glad. Must one be in society to be bored? I am bored in Midlandton.

Peter (with the quickly acquired London attitude to the provinces). Oh, Midlandton!

Glad. We don't live in Midlandton. No one does. Midlandton! It sends a shiver up your baek like the tear of a sheet.

Peter. I couldn't go back now.

Glad. And I've given up hope of ever getting to London.

Peter. Do you want to very much? (Draws towards right arm-chair, and sits leaning forward towards her.)

Glad, (with deep conviction). I feel sometimes I'd do anything on earth to live here. (Smiling.) You see, I'd like to be a society butterfly. You can't understand that, I suppose.

Peter. Why not?

Glad. I thought you despised luxury.

Peter. Oh dear no. I like good clothes and soft living.