Pod. Do you like the water, madam?
Agàfia. How do you mean—the water?
Pod. I mean—to go boating in summer, in the suburbs.
Agàfia. Yes, we sometimes make an excursion with friends.
Pod. I wonder what sort of summer we shall have?
Agàfia. It is to be hoped it will be fine. (Silence.)
Pod. What is your favourite flower, madam?
Agàfia. The carnation; it smells so sweet.
Pod. Flowers are very becoming for ladies.
Agàfia. Yes, they make an agreeable occupation. (Silence.) What church did you go to last Sunday?