Helen

You’re on the wrong tack, and have been for years.

Florence

I don’t understand.

Helen

You won’t understand!

[Florence gets off the bed and goes over to the dressing-table. She sits and stares at herself in the glass for a moment without speaking.]

Florence

My eyes are sore. [She powders her face and sprays a little scent on her hair.] It’s so lovely this—and so refreshing.

Helen