Does Ronny know?
Anne.
I don't think so.
[Violet is aghast. She does all she can to hide her agitation. The two women watch her, Christina with cold curiosity, Anne with embarrassment.]
Violet.
I'm ... I'm awfully surprised. It's only an hour or two ago that Ronny and I bade one another a pathetic farewell.
Christina.
Really? But there was never any talk of his going till the day after to-morrow. You were in a great hurry with your leave-takings.
Violet.
I thought he'd be busy packing and that I mightn't have another chance.