Violet.
D'you mean to say you know? Oh, it's impossible. Arthur, Arthur, I can't help it. I must tell you. It burns my heart. I love Ronny with all my body and soul.
[There is a pause while they look at one another.]
Arthur.
Did you think I didn't know?
Violet.
Then why did you offer him the job?
Arthur.
I had to.
Violet.