Arethusa; to her, Kit, C. He enters on tiptoe, and she does not see or hear him.
Arethusa (dusting telescope). At sea they have less dust at least: that’s so much comfort.
Kit. Sweetheart, ahoy!
Arethusa. Kit!
Kit. Arethusa!
Arethusa. My Kit! Home again—O my love!—home again to me!
Kit. As straight as wind and tide could carry me!
Arethusa. O Kit, my dearest. O Kit—O! O!
Kit. Hey? Steady, lass: steady, I say. For goodness’ sake, ease it off.
Arethusa. I will, Kit—I will. But you came so sudden.