(Smiling.) Not always (Gloomily again.) The truth is I'm a bit down on my luck just now, and——

PRIMROSE DEANE.

(Kindly) I know. Nelly has been telling me. I am so very sorry.

TED MORRIS.

Thank you, Miss Deane, I knew you would be.

PRIMROSE DEANE.

(Frigidly.) Oh, did you? I don't think you had any right to assume it after your conduct at out last interview. I suppose you know that I'm excessively angry with you.

TED MORRIS.

(Dismally.) You have every right to be. (A pause—Ted goes to window.)

PRIMROSE DEANE.