Mrs. Golightly.
I am shocked, frankly shocked. I would never have thought that Dickie could be so wicked.
Barlow.
Family life in England is going to the dogs. That is the long and short of it.
[Suddenly Penelope catches sight of what Golightly has been diligently writing. She gives the paper a startled look and then turns round.
Penelope.
Mother, a dreadful thing has happened. Papa has suddenly become a drivelling lunatic.
Mrs. Golightly.
My dear, what are you saying?
Penelope.