Yes, I saw you.

SHE

You seemed terribly tied up with Ethel.

HE

I had to sit by her.

SHE

I don't see why.

HE

I didn't have any place else to go.

SHE

I knew you were looking.

HE

Then why did you do it?

SHE

Don't ask me why. I loathe why.

HE

But oh, Genevieve, I love you so!

[_He grasps her hand, not too violently. She gasps slightly, smiles pleasantly and becomes stern._

SHE (_encouragingly_)

Please, let go of my hand.

[_He does so. She looks at him in mingled wonder and chagrin._

HE

Genevieve, isn't there any chance for me?

SHE

I've never thought of such a thing. What do you mean!

HE

I mean I love you.

SHE

... Yes?

HE (_taking her scarf in his hand_)

Aren't you interested?

SHE

Why, really, Mr. Gordon, you ask such strange questions.

HE

Oh, Genevieve--Genevieve--

[_He kisses the scarf gently._

SHE [_looking at him in wonder, disappointment and delight._

Don't be silly.

HE

When a man's in love he always does silly things.

SHE

Always?

HE

Oh, Genevieve--

[_He reaches for her hand reverently and this time she seems content to let matters rest._

SHE (_making conversation_)

I have the next dance with--

[_She racks her memory._

HE

Joe, I suppose.