Am I? [The telephone rings.] Hallo!... Yes—speaking. [To Helen in a whisper.] It’s Inez Zulieta. I never went to her recital.... Inez darling, I never recognized your voice.... Didn’t you get my note?... It was absolutely true, I was in agony.... Inez, don’t be angry. If you only knew how I longed for the sound of your wonderful, wonderful voice.... Darling.... Inez, don’t be so cruel.... To-morrow, then. [She hangs up receiver.] I do wish Inez wasn’t so persistent.
Helen
You never stop encouraging her.
Florence
Oh, Helen, I’m so tired of everyone.
Helen
Except Tom?
Florence
Yes, except Tom; he’s such a darling.
Helen