He’s got such a pleasant bedside manner.

Dickie.

You’ve never seen my bedside manner. [Looking at his hands.] I say, I must just go and wash my hands, they’re covered with Picric Acid.

[Exit.

Penelope.

Where’s mother? Converting the heathen?

Golightly.

From the safe distance of the Albert Hall.

Penelope.

[With a change of manner.] I’m glad you came alone.