Walter (startled). Five, Mr. Verity?
Ste. (with bluster). Yes. Five houses, I said.
Walter (puzzled). Then you must be thinking of—oh, but that's ridiculous.
Ste. And why is it ridiculous, Mr. Montgomery?
Walter. The Polygon's the only place that applies to.
Ste. Well, why shouldn't I be thinking of the Polygon?
Walter. Are you?
Ste. Yes..
Walter. But the Polygon is——
Ste. (interrupting). I'll tell you what the Polygon, is.