Go on, papa.

Golightly.

I think you’ve treated Dickie shamefully.

Penelope.

[Astounded.] I?

Golightly.

If your mother had behaved to me as you’ve behaved to Dickie, I should certainly have taken to drink.

Penelope.

But I’ve been a perfect angel. I’ve simply worshipped the ground he walked on. I’ve loved him as no man was ever loved before.

Golightly.