Simon
She was always a fierce poseuseposeuse. It’s so silly of people to try and cultivate the artistic temperament. Au fondAu fond she’s just a normal, bouncing Englishwoman.
Sorel
You didn’t shave this morning.
Simon
I know I didn’t, but I’m going to in a minute, when I’ve finished this.
Sorel
I sometimes wish we were more normal and bouncing, Simon.
Simon
Why?
Sorel
I should like to be a fresh, open-air girl with a passion for games.
Simon
Thank God you’re not.
Sorel
It would be so soothing.
Simon
Not in this house.
Sorel
Where’s Mother?
Simon
In the garden, practising.
Sorel
Practising?