Barlow.

It appears that my advice is not wanted, and I promised to look in on dear Lady Hollington before dinner.

Penelope.

Do telephone to her that you can’t come. You’ll find a telephone in my sitting-room.

Barlow.

[Shrugging his shoulders.] I’m too indulgent. People don’t rate me at my proper value.

[He goes out.

Penelope.

Papa, say you’ll get Dickie back for me. I want him. I want him.

Golightly.