Clara

Ten for cruelty.

[They start to dance. Helen moves over to the mantelpiece for a cigarette.]

Helen

Have you a match, Nicky?

Nicky

Isn’t this a marvelous tune?

Helen

Fascinating! [She goes over and sits next to him. Gently slipping her hand into his coat pocket.] Darling, I do want a match. [She brings out a little box.] What a divine little box!

[Nicky stops playing and jumps up.]