VANDERLIP
Only what?
FREDA
Only, isn't it rather cold down at the water-hole?
(Vanderlip is stunned jor a moment, and can only stare at her in a bewildered way.)
(Her laughter, at his bewilderment, becomes wholly mirthful.)
Minnie, help Mr. Vanderlip on with his overcoat.
(Vanderlip glances swiftly around and sees Maid holding coat. He looks at his watch very slowly, and puts it away very slowly. Slowly empties glass of champagne, and carefully puts empty glass on table. Just as slowly drags himself out of chair and to his feet. Maid offers to help on with overcoat, but he ignores her.)
FREDA
(Who has ceased laughing, showing that she is a bit frightened by his preternatural calmness, but still keeping her nerve.)