Fred
Diffidently extending his newspaper.
Would you—care to look at the paper?
Edna
Ever so properly, in the manner of a young woman who never has been spoken to on a train before.
Oh, thank you very much. I don’t think so, thank you.
By turning away from him again she indicates that she is not encouraging a continuation of the interview.
Fred
I thought maybe you might want to read.
Edna
No, thank you.
She gives him a small smile.
Fred
Trying desperately to keep things going.
We’re due in New York at ten-three.