Kate. (rises) Arsenic! But that’s a poison.
Bea. Yes, if you take too much of it; but if you take a little, it——
Kate. It what!
Bea. Improves the complexion.
Kate. Does it? Where do you get it?
Bea. From the chemist’s, of course.
Kate. But will they sell it you?
Bea. Yes, if you’re candid and confide in them. My love, if you want to look better than Nature intended you——
Kate. As, of course, I do——