Brandon. How are you, Leila? You know Granno, don’t you?
Leila. Hullo. (Shakes hands with Granillo.)
Brandon. And this is Kenneth. Mr. Raglan—Miss Arden.
Leila. Hullo.
Raglan. Hullo.
[They shake hands. Brandon indicates chair. Leila sits down.
Brandon. Now what are you going to have, Leila? Kenneth’s having a Gin and It.
Leila. I’d adore one.
(Brandon goes to sideboard. There is a rather awkward silence.
(To Granillo) And how are you getting on?
Granillo. Very well, thanks. And how are you?
Leila. Oh, I’m all right.
[She is between Raglan and Granillo, and turns and grins at Raglan, who is only too willing to grin at her.
Of course, I simply know—that I’ve seen you somewhere before.
Raglan (looking foolish). Really?
Leila. You’re not a Frinton-on-Sea expert, are you?
Raglan. No. I just go there occasionally, that’s all.
Leila. How weird! Because I could simply swear that I’ve seen you somewhere before.
Raglan (grinning). Oh—how weird!
Brandon (coming down with drink for Leila). Previous incarnation, I expect. Here you are, Leila. Excuse mess. We’re in a horrible mess here altogether. Kenneth’ll tell you about it. I’ve come into a library.
Leila. Come into a library, my dear? My dear, how weird!
Brandon. Yes, And I hope you don’t think you’re
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