Anne.
Christina knows that I shall be very little in Egypt in future and how fond Ronny and I are of one another. We naturally want to be as near each other as we can.
Christina.
[With a chuckle.] It really amuses me that you should refuse to give a good job to Henry because you've made up your mind to give it to Ronald Parry.
[Arthur walks up to her deliberately and faces her.]
Arthur.
If you've got anything to say against him say it.
[They stare at one another for a moment in silence.]
Christina.
If you have nothing against him there's no reason why I should.