Simon
It’s no use being catty about Irene; she’s a perfect darling.
Myra
I wasn’t being catty at all.
Simon
Yes, you were.
Sorel
Off.
Hurry up!
Judith
Quickly, now! We must think—
Jackie
Helpfully.
“Appendicitis.”
Judith
Witheringly.
That’s not an adverb.
Simon
You’re thinking of charades.
Sandy
Charades are damned good fun.
Simon
Yes, but we don’t happen to be doing them at the moment.
Sandy
Sorry.