RALPH. Athene's tremendously good and decent, John. I'd bet any money she's doing this on the highest principles.
BUILDER. Behaving like a—
RALPH. Don't say what you'll regret, old man! Athene always took things seriously—bless her!
BUILDER. Julia thinks you might help. You never seem to have any domestic troubles.
RALPH. No—o. I don't think we do.
BUILDER. How d'you account for it?
RALPH. I must ask at home.
BUILDER. Dash it! You must know!
RALPH. We're all fond of each other.
BUILDER. Well, I'm fond of my girls too; I suppose I'm not amiable enough. H'm?