Daisy. I won't go. I tell you I won't go.
Harry. Well, I'm afraid you must now. It's all settled. The transfer is decided.
Daisy. [Bursting into tears.] Oh, Harry, don't take me away from here. I can't bear it. I want to stay here.
Harry. Oh, darling, how can you be so silly! You'll have a much better time at one of the outports. You see, there are so few white people there that they can't afford to put on frills. They'll be jolly glad to know us both. We shall lead a normal life and be like everybody else.
Daisy. [Sulkily.] Where do you want to go?
Harry. I've been put in charge of our place at Chung-king.
Daisy. [Starting up with a cry.] Chung-king! Of course you'd choose Chung-king.
Harry. Why, what's wrong with it? Do you know it?
Daisy. No—oh, what am I talking about? I'm all confused. Yes, I was there once when I was a girl. It's a hateful place.
Harry. Oh, nonsense! The consul's got a charming wife, and there are quite a nice lot of people there.