It's been a great surprise for me. I expected to remain in Egypt indefinitely.

Violet.

[Recovering herself.] I expect you'll have a very good time in Paris. When do you go?

Ronny.

There's a boat the day after to-morrow. Sir Arthur thought I'd better take that.

Violet.

[Scarcely mistress of herself.] As soon as that! [Recovering, gaily.] We shall miss you dreadfully. I can't imagine what I shall do without you. [To Anne.] You can't think how useful he's been to me since I came here.

Ronny.

It's very kind of you to say so.

Violet.