HE

I don't mean to be. I think you're wo--

SHE

Now don't be personal. I'm not interested in your thoughts.

HE

But, Genevieve, won't you tell me why you did it?

SHE

I did it because--I've told you often enough I _didn't_ do it.

HE (_bitterly_)

Joe--

SHE

Joe--what?

HE

Joe squeezed your hand.

SHE

Well, it's my hand, and besides I don't see why I should be cross-questioned by you.

HE

You know I'm--

[_He leans toward her and she moves away._

SHE

You're what?

HE

I'm crazy about you.

SHE

Please, Mr. Gordon!

HE

Call me Henry! Just once.

SHE

I don't see why I should.

HE

Please, Genevieve.

SHE

Now don't be silly!

HE

Oh, Genevieve, if you only knew how it hurt me when you did it!

SHE

_Did_ it hurt you?

HE

I could have killed Joe--gladly.

SHE

Honest!

HE

You know--you must know!

SHE

You certainly are calm about it.

HE (_in the most absurd position that hopeless love can twist a man into_)

What can I do? I can't be ridiculous.

SHE

Did you really see us?

HE