[Nodding.] I may see you later, Dickie.

[He goes out. Penelope makes as if to follow him.

Penelope.

I’m going upstairs to have tea.

Dickie.

[Rather stiffly.] I’d like to have a little talk with you, Pen.

Penelope.

Then come up into the drawing-room.

Dickie.

I’d rather talk to you down here.