John. [Again at the table, shows, and from now on continues to show, his true feelings for her.] How does it go?

Cynthia. [Faintly.] It goes all right. Thanks!

[Hardly eating at all.

John. You always used to like anchovy. [Cynthia nods and eats.] Claret? [Cynthia shakes her head.] Oh, but you must!

Cynthia. [Tremulously.] Ever so little. [He fills her glass and then his.] Thanks!

John. Here's to old times! [Raising his glass.

Cynthia. [Very tremulous.] Please not!

John. Well, here's to your next husband.

Cynthia. [Very tenderly.] Don't!

John. Oh, well, then, what shall the toast be?