David
That was charming of you. I’m not much to meet really.
Myra
You see, I’d read Broken ReedsBroken Reeds.
David
Did you like it?
Myra
Like it! I think it’s one of the finest novels I’ve ever read.
David
There now!
Myra
How do you manage to know so much about women?
David
I’m afraid my knowledge of them is sadly superficial.
Myra
Oh, no; you can’t call Evelyn’s character superficial—it’s amazing.
David
Why are you being so nice to me? Have you got a plan about something?
Myra
Laughing.
How suspicious you are!
David
I can’t help it—you’re very attractive, and I’m always suspicious of attractive people, on principle.