Stuart (aside). That’s the quickest change I ever saw. I only just left her at the door of her room! (Comes down.) Are you practising lightning transformations?
Agnes. Comment ça va-t-il, Monsieur?
Stuart (regretfully). I’m sorry, but I don’t understand French. (Aside.) Whopper number one.
Agnes. Wie gehts?
Stuart. Nor German. (Aside.) Number two.
Agnes. Buenas noches, señor?
Stuart (wearily). And on Spanish I’m an entire failure. (Aside.) The recording angel didn’t catch me that time!
Agnes. Will you kindly tell me what you do speak?
Stuart (gallantly and bowing). In your society only the universal language.
Agnes. And I don’t understand Volapük.