MRS. SYLVESTER.

Now I understand why you didn’t write to me.

[Drops his hand and turns away pettishly.

GERALD.

About the book? [She gives him a quick glance.] Oh, I had nothing to say, except that I was getting on all right. I’ve written the first chapter.

[Produces MS.

MRS. SYLVESTER.

And I’ve written the last. [Opening portfolio.] Connoting the results of our arguments.

GERALD.

But where are the arguments?