But don’t you realise that I’ve treated you abominably.
Penelope.
Oh, no, you’ve always been the best and most discreet of husbands.
Dickie.
No, I’ve been a bad husband. I’m man enough to acknowledge it. And I mean to turn over a new leaf, Penelope; I will give Ada up. I promise you never to see her again.
Penelope.
Darling, why should you cause her needless pain? After all, she’s an old friend of mine. I think the least I can expect is that you should treat her nicely.
Dickie.
D’you mean to say you want it to go on?
Penelope.