Mabel
[Springing up.] Go away, you horror!
John
Don't be silly. I shall kiss you if I want to.
[She laughing, walks round the sofa while he pursues her.
Mabel
I wish you'd treat life more seriously.
John
I wish you wouldn't wear such prominent hats.
Mabel
[As he puts his arm round her waist.] John, some body'll see us.
John
Mabel, I command you to let yourself be kissed.
Mabel
How much will you give me?
John
Sixpence.
Mabel
[Slipping away from him.] I can't do it for less than half-a-crown.
John
[Laughing.] I'll give you two shillings.
Mabel
[Coaxing.] Make it two-and-three.
[He kisses her.
John
Now come and sit down quietly.
Mabel
[Sitting down by his side.] John, you mustn't make love to me. It would look so odd if they came in.
John
After all, I am your husband.
Mabel
That's just it. If you wanted to make love to me you ought to have married somebody else. [He puts his arm round her waist.] John, don't, I'm sure they'll come in.
John
I don't care if they do.
Mabel
[Sighing.] John, you do love me?
John
Yes.
Mabel
And you won't ever care for anybody else?
John
No.
Mabel
[In the same tone.] And you will give me that two-and-threepence, won't you?
John
Mabel, it was only two shillings.
Mabel
Oh, you cheat!
John
[Getting up.] I'm going out on the balcony. I'm passionately devoted to chimney-pots.