Anne.

[Looking up, with a smile.] Ah, Christina!

Christina.

I was told I should find you here. I came to see Violet, but I hear she hasn't come back yet.

Anne.

She was going to see the Khedive's mother.

Christina.

I think I'll wait for her.

Anne.

Would you like tea? I was waiting till Violet came in. I expect she's been made to eat all sorts of sweet things and she'll want a cup of tea to take the taste out of her mouth.