[With a grim smile.] Say I'm very busy to-day, and I regret exceedingly that it will be quite impossible for me to see her.
Ronny.
[With a twinkle in his eye.] She said she was coming round at once.
Arthur.
If she's made up her mind to see me at all costs she might have saved herself the trouble of ringing up to find out if it was convenient.
Anne.
Your sister is a determined creature, Arthur.
Arthur.
I know. I have some authority in the affairs of this country, but none over dear Christina. I wonder what she wants.
Violet.