Steven. Oh, no!
Dennis. Never!
[They try to obtain possession of it.
Helen (going round table and sitting, still holding cup). Not for you.
Enter Rose with hot water pot. Men return to fireplace. Amy sits easy-chair l. of tea-table.
Rose (rubbing teapot against Dennis’s hand as she passes). Hot water.
Dennis (jumping and looking at his hand). Not the least doubt of it.
Helen. Make the most of it, boys: it’s the last time our tea will be sweet to you!
Dennis. Why is Helen like a “P. & O.” steamer?
Helen (indignantly). I’m not!