Part 48

Was because I've been very nasty with Morrie-- wrote him a furious letter-- and I want to make it up to him.

FARNCOMBE.

Ah, yes.

LILY.

I called him a pig, and other things; I hate myself for it.

FARNCOMBE.

A pig?

LILY.

FARNCOMBE.

LILY.

FARNCOMBE.

No.

LILY.

No!

FARNCOMBE.

I kept it open-- in case----

LILY.

FARNCOMBE.

Thank you-- thank you-- thank you. [She resumes her seat and he jumps up and goes to her.] That reminds me. May I ask who is going to see you home, Miss Parradell?

LILY.

See me home?

FARNCOMBE.

It would be an honour that I should-- appreciate-- more than I can-- find words to express.

LILY.

FARNCOMBE.

LILY.

Not in the least; [in a frigid tone] only I am in the habit of relying on old friends for those little services.

FARNCOMBE.