[Finding his tongue with an effort.] Er—eh?

Kate.

Exactly six minutes, dear, since you made your last remark.

Charles.

[Laughing uneasily and blushing.] Um—ah!—ha! ha.

Kate.

Well? What are you going to say next? It’s really time you made an observation of some kind, you know.

Charles.

[Helplessly.] Um—er—I’ve nothing to say.