You’re neurotic and ridiculous. Just because Bunty broke off your engagement you come and say wicked, cruel things to me——

Nicky

You forget what I’ve seen to-night, mother.

Florence

I don’t care what you’ve seen.

Nicky

I’ve seen you make a vulgar, disgusting scene in your own house, and on top of that humiliate yourself before a boy half your age. The misery of losing Bunty faded away when that happened—everything is comparative, after all.

Florence

I didn’t humiliate myself——

Nicky