Arthur.

I wish I could get Violet to take it.

Anne.

She's so young, she doesn't feel the need of it yet.

Arthur.

Yes, she's so young.

[Anne goes out. For a moment Arthur gives way to discouragement. He feels old and tired. But he hears a footstep and pulls himself together. He is his usual self, gay, gallant and humorous, when Violet enters the room.]

Violet.

I saw Christina drive away. What did she want?

Arthur.