David
I don’t know what’s happened to you lately, Judith.
Judith
Nothing’s happened to me—nothing ever does. You’re far too smug to allow it.
David
Smug! Thank you.
Judith
Yes, smug, smug, smug! And pompous!
David
I hope you haven’t been drinking, dear.
Judith
Drinking! Huh! that’s very amusing!
David
I think it’s rather tragic, at your time of life.
He goes out with Myra .
Judith
David’s been a good husband to me, but he’s wearing a bit thin now.
Richard
Would you like me to go? To leave you alone for a little?
Judith
Why? Are you afraid I shall become violent?
Richard
Smiling.
No; I merely thought perhaps I was in the way.