Pierre.

Yes--at least nothing very unusual occurred.

Julia.

But your naughty, naughty conscience came and asserted itself. Ha! Ha! What a silly little boy it is! A downright stupid little boy!

Pierre.

My imagination was always rather easily aroused. I----

Julia (laughing without restraint).

Such a stupid boy!--Pierre, let's make some coffee--for a change, eh?

Pierre.

But you know--I have to----