Teddie. Fiddle!
Elizabeth. [With a flash of anger.] Don’t say “Fiddle” to me.
Teddie. I shall say exactly what I like to you.
Elizabeth. I won’t be bullied.
Teddie. Now look here, Elizabeth, you know perfectly well that I’m in love with you, and I know perfectly well that you’re in love with me. So what are you talking nonsense for?
Elizabeth. [Her voice breaking.] I can’t say it if you’re cross with me.
Teddie. [Smiling very tenderly.] I’m not cross with you, silly.
Elizabeth. It’s harder still when you’re being rather an owl.
Teddie. [With a chuckle.] Am I mistaken in thinking you’re not very easy to please?
Elizabeth. Oh, it’s monstrous. I was all wrought up and ready to do anything, and now you’ve thoroughly put me out. I feel like a great big fat balloon that some one has put a long pin into. [With a sudden look at him.] Have you done it on purpose?