[Looking at him quickly.] Were you serious just now, or were you laughing at me?
Brackley.
I've never been more serious in my life.
Hilda.
Then perhaps I shall be in to luncheon on Thursday after all.
Brackley.
A thousand thanks. Good-bye.
[He nods to Basil and goes out. Hilda looks
at Basil with a smile.
Hilda.
Is that a very interesting book?