Oh, he wouldn’t dare if George said it was all right.

[Catherine gives a slight gesture, partly of vexation and partly of dismay.

George Winter.

[Kindly.] Are you really very keen on marrying?

Anne.

Awfully.

George Winter.

Well, I’ll see what I can do. Good-bye.

[He nods to O’Donnell. O’Donnell and Anne go out. As soon as they have gone, Catherine starts up.