Violet.

Yes. No. Have we got to hide ourselves? Has it come to that already? Oh, I hate myself.

[Arthur comes in.]

Violet.

[Brightly.] You're very gay this afternoon, Arthur. One doesn't often hear you whistle.

Arthur.

D'you think it's unbecoming to my years or to my dignity?

Violet.

Shall I give you a cup of tea?

Arthur.