(The perplexed officer puts his helmet on the table.)
Thank you. (Studying the effect.) Of course I knew they took off. You sit also?
(The policeman sits.)
Very interesting.
POLICEMAN. About this woman, sir—
BODIE. We are coming to her. Perhaps I ought to tell you my name—Mr. Bodie. (Indicating the Venus.) This is Mrs. Bodie. No, I am not married. It is merely a name given her because she is my ideal.
POLICEMAN. You gave me a turn.
BODIE. Now that I think of it, I believe the name was given to her by the very woman we are talking about.
POLICEMAN (producing his note book). To begin with, who is the woman we are talking about?
BODIE (becoming more serious). On the surface, she is just a little drudge. These studios are looked after by a housekeeper, who employs this girl to do the work.