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.