Nor. Yes, but you sing them with such an expression.
Kate. Such an appropriate expression?
Enter Servants, R.U.D., with coffee, etc., which they hand to Kate. Price enters first, followed by Servant. The former carries large salver with cups of coffee; the latter, sugar and milk on small salver. They go down to back of sofa.
Nor. Yes, that’s what I meant. Such an appropriate expression!
Kate. (laughing) Of stupidity? (goes to sofa)
Nor. No, no! That isn’t what I meant. Oh dear, I never can say what I want to say, to you.
Kate. Shall I assist you?
Nor. If you only would! (C.R. of sofa)
Kate. I mean to sugar.
Nor. I meant to sugar.