[She goes to the window and opens it. Florence takes a cigarette out of a box and then shakes a scent-bottle and rubs the cigarette lightly with the stopper.]

Florence

Do you ever do this? It’s divine.

Helen

What a wonderfully clear night. You can see the hills right across the valley—the moon’s quite strong.

[Florence goes to the window and stands next to Helen, looking out—she is puffing her cigarette.]

Florence

I chose this room in the first place because the view was so lovely.

Helen