David
She isn’t old enough yet. She might have fallen into the river, for all you care. I think it’s a shame!
Clara
Don’t you worry your head—Zoe won’t come to any harm; she’s too wily.
David
I don’t want to be disturbed. Listen, Simon. There’s a perfectly sweet flapper coming down by the four-thirty. Will you go and meet her and be nice to her? She’s an abject fool, but a useful type, and I want to study her a little in domestic surroundings. She can sleep in the Japanese room.
He takes his tray and goes upstairs; then he turns.
Judith
I should like someone to play something very beautiful to me on the piano.
Simon
Damn everything! Damn! Damn! Damn!
Sorel
Swearing doesn’t help.