Violet.

D'you think me very stupid, Arthur?

Arthur.

Not at all, darling. Only a clever woman could achieve your beauty.

Violet.

Then doesn't it occur to you that if I've made such a point of Ronny's going it must be for some very good reason?

Arthur.

[With a quick look at her.] Don't you think we'd better leave that subject alone, darling?

Violet.

I'm afraid you'll think it silly and vain of me to say so, but I think you should know that—that Ronny's in love with me. That is why I want him to go.