Ronny.

[With a change of tone.] Why do you speak of her?

Violet.

Is there any reason why I shouldn't?

Ronny.

Do you know that this is the first time I've been quite alone with you for six weeks?

Violet.

[Still quite lightly.] It was inevitable that when you ceased being Arthur's private secretary we should see less of one another.

Ronny.

I only welcomed my new job because I thought I shouldn't be utterly parted from you.