He has a very great and respectful admiration for Violet. She chaffs him, if you please, and the old man adores her. I think she's done more to reconcile him to the British occupation than all our diplomacy.
Mrs. Appleby.
It must be wonderful to have power in a country like this.
Violet.
Power? Oh, I haven't that. But it makes me so proud to think I can be of any use at all. I only wish I had the chance to do more. Since I've been here I've grown very patriotic.
[Ronald Parry comes in. He is a young man, very good-looking, fresh and pleasant, with a peculiar charm of manner.]
Arthur.
Ah, here is Ronny.
Ronny.
Am I too late for my cup of coffee?