Tupper. 'E won't come back for that. I wish 'e would.

Aurora. Why not, Tupper? Where's 'e gone? (comes C.)

Tupper. Gie us a kiss, an' I'll tell yer.

Aurora. (moving away) A kiss! There's bloomin' cheek! I never did!

Tupper. (coming to her) Oh yes, you did—only larst Friday, an' it's Friday agin, an' what's more, it's Lady Day.

Aurora. (innocently) Is it, Tupper? Well, as it's Lady Day. (puts her cheek up, aside) It's all for 'im! (kiss Bus.) Now tell me.

Tupper. 'E's gorn to get married, (goes down r. puffing cigarette hard)

Aurora. (with concern) No, Tupper, don't say that! (changes her tone) I mean, 'ow do you know?

Tupper. (turning round) Gie us another, an' I'll tell yer!

Aurora. Go hon!