Dickie.

Not nearly.

Penelope.

Then I’m afraid you must go on another time. I’ve got a taxi at the door, and it’s costing twopence a minute.

Dickie.

[Stepping back.] What d’you want a taxi for?

Penelope.

[With a laugh.] I thought that would chill your ardour.

Dickie.

You’re not going on that beastly motor trip now?