John.

I thought it might have slipped your memory that Basil was married about a year ago.

Hilda.

[Freezing.] What on earth d'you mean? [Calling] Mabel.

John.

One moment.... You can give me a little conversation, can't you?

Hilda.

I'm afraid you're going to bore me.

John.

[Good-humouredly.] I assure you I'm not.... Isn't Basil here rather often?