Kirstin. Just before I left the ship, about two o'clock.
Merton. Good heavens, you must be starving. [Puts out his hand to the bell, then pauses].
Kirstin [smiling]. Not as bad as that. I'm used to being out for long stretches.
Merton. You shall have something at once.
Kirstin. Thank you. I won't say no. Oh, I'm so glad I've got here! I thought I never should.
[Merton puts out his hand to the bell again—then hesitates].
Merton. Kirstin, where are you … [stops—hesitates]. What are you going to do next?
Kirstin [surprised]. To do next?
Merton [nervously]. I mean—What were you thinking of doing?
Kirstin. I thought I'd live here with you.