[Getting up.] I see you've quite made up your mind to make a fool of yourself.

[They go out. Arthur watches them, smiling.]

Arthur.

What good people! It's really a treat to see them together.

Violet.

Mr. Appleby is very enthusiastic about you. He was telling me just now about his trip in Upper Egypt. He's tremendously impressed. He said I ought to be very proud of you.

Arthur.

I can't imagine any remark more calculated to make you dislike me.

[She gives him a long look and then glances away. When she speaks it is with embarrassment.]

Violet.