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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.
