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.