HARRY. In this cold house, when you should be searching, do you sometimes play by yourself instead?

MARY ROSE (whispering). Don’t tell.

HARRY. Not me. You’re a pretty thing. What beautiful shoes you have.

(She holds out her feet complacently.)

MARY ROSE. Nice buckles.

HARRY. I like your hair.

MARY ROSE. Pretty hair.

HARRY. Do you mind the tuft that used to stand up at the back of—of Simon’s head?

MARY ROSE (merrily). Naughty tuft.

HARRY. I have one like that.