Elizabeth. I’m going to take all the blame on myself, Arnold.
Arnold. [Irritably.] The situation was embarrassing enough anyhow. I don’t know how I ought to treat them.
Elizabeth. Don’t you think that’ll settle itself when you see them?
Arnold. After all, they’re my guests. I shall try and behave like a gentleman.
Elizabeth. I wouldn’t. We haven’t got central heating.
Arnold. [Taking no notice.] Will she expect me to kiss her?
Elizabeth. [With a smile.] Surely.
Arnold. It always makes me uncomfortable when people are effusive.
Anna. But I can’t understand why you never saw her before.