John: Frankie!

Gwen: She’s staying the night ... she telephoned home.

John: Where is she?

Frankie (just outside): Here I am!

Gwen: It’s all right ... he’s all alone.

Frankie (her head in at the door): Can I come in?

[John gives a glance at the bedroom door which is shut ... and Frankie comes in.

John ... can I speak to you?

Gwen (tactful): I’ll be in my room.... I shan’t go to bed; I wish you’d give me a call later.

[She is gone.