Anna. Isn’t she playing tennis?
Arnold. No, I’ve been down to the tennis court. Something very tiresome has happened.
Anna. Oh?
Arnold. I wonder where the deuce she is.
Anna. When do you expect Lord Porteous and Lady Kitty?
Arnold. They’re motoring down in time for luncheon.
Anna. Are you sure you want me to be here? It’s not too late yet, you know. I can have my things packed and catch a train for somewhere or other.
Arnold. No, of course we want you. It’ll make it so much easier if there are people here. It was exceedingly kind of you to come.
Anna. Oh, nonsense!
Arnold. And I think it was a good thing to have Teddie Luton down.