Violet.
No.... Look, here's the list.
[She hands him a sheet of paper on which names are scribbled, and he reads it.]
Ronny.
It looks rather a stodgy party, doesn't it? I see you've crossed my name out.
Violet.
It's not much good asking you when you won't be here. Whom d'you advise me to ask in your place?
Ronny.
I don't know. I hate the idea of anyone being asked in my place. Shall I start on them at once?
Violet.