That’s right, put all the blame on me. As if it were men who made the running on these occasions! I never want to see her again.

Penelope.

How changeable you are.

Dickie.

[Going towards her eagerly.] I’m never going to change again. I’ve had my lesson, and I’m going to be good in future.

Penelope.

[Getting a chair between herself and him.] Anyhow, don’t you think you’d better be off with the old love before you get on with the new?

Dickie.

Yes, but you might help me.

Penelope.