(Mockingly.)

Guess.

CAPT. EPPINGWELL

I call that cruel. I've exhausted my guesses. (Freda lifts mask and gazes at him for several seconds, her face serious, her eyes flashing.)

CAPT. EPPINGWELL

(Giving a long whistle of comprehension.) Freda!

FREDA

Even so, Freda. And I thank you. And I shall have yet more to thank you for. That waltz—you must let me off.

Capt. Eppingwell There is no reason. Let me have it.

FREDA