Helena. I hope you haven't forgotten the chiropodist.

Tsumu. He has been commanded but he's always late. He's so busy.

Helena [in a purring tone to Menelaus]. Moo Moo.

[Menelaus, bored, turns away.]

Helena [to Tsumu]. I think after all I'll wear my Sicily blue.

[She and Tsumu go into the Queen's apartment.]

Analytikos. Shall we go back to the library?

Menelaus. My mind is unhinged again—that woman with her endless protestations.

Analytikos. I am sorry the poets no longer divert you.

Menelaus. A little poetry is always too much.