Mr. Freeman: I’m not quite sure. But whatever I said, it’s nothing to what I’m going to say! I’ve had about as much as I’m going to put up with!... It’s such a dam’ bad influence on Gwen, too.... D’you realise she’s only been in to dinner once this week?

Mrs. Freeman: Twice.

Mr. Freeman: Once.

Mrs. Freeman: Wednesday and Sunday.

Mr. Freeman: Oh yes. Sunday. Well, twice.... Where’s she been?

Mrs. Freeman: Out with Mr. ... Mr. ... John’s friend.

Mr. Freeman: The playwriting feller.

Mrs. Freeman: Yes.

Mr. Freeman: What! Every night?

Mrs. Freeman: I think so.