[She takes the orchids he has brought her and crushes them to her heart. The Amah appears.
Amah. You wantchee buy Manchu dress, Daisy?
Daisy. Go away.
Amah. Velly cheap. You look see. No likee, no buy.
Daisy. [Impatiently.] I'm sick of curio-dealers.
Amah. Velly pletty Manchu dresses.
[She draws aside a little and allows a man with a large bundle wrapped up in a blue cotton cloth to come in. He is a Chinese. He is dressed in a long black robe and a round black cap. It is Lee Tai Cheng. He is big and rather stout. From his smooth and yellow face his black eyes gleam craftily. He lays his bundle on the ground and unties it, showing a pile of gorgeous Manchu dresses. Daisy has taken no notice of him. Suddenly she sees that a man, with his back turned to her, is there.
Daisy. [To the Amah.] I told you I wouldn't see the man. Send him away at once.
Lee Tai. [Turning round, with a sly smile.] You look see. No likee, no buy.
Daisy. [With a start of surprise and dismay.] Lee!