Silvia
Oh, it's getting quite dark. Joe, light the light.
Mr. Wentworth
Dear me, so it is! What time is it? It must be getting late—Good gracious! I have an engagement.
Silvia
You can't stay for a little dinner with us in the Quarter, Mr. Wentworth? Afterward we could go to one of the cafés.
Mr. Wentworth
I'm afraid I can't, Silvia. It's been a great pleasure to meet you both, I assure you. These little differences of opinion....
Silvia
Oh, that's all right. We argue art and religion every day, don't we, Joe? Of course, though, we do feel strongly about the young artists—the young American artists. They come over here, and then they have to burn their bridges ... and we see how wonderful America could be if they were given things to do instead of being neglected....