In the big towns we always went to the best hotel. It's cheapest
in the end.
JANET. You're very persuasive, but you'll never make me believe you'll
save money by staying at the Grand Babylon.
CARVE. (Rising and beginning to collect things--tries to fold up a pair
of trousers.) Now, Mrs. Cannot, will you do me a favour?
JANET. You'll spoil these trousers.
CARVE. Will you come and lunch with me at the Grand Babylon to-morrow?
JANET. But I've never been in such a place in my life.
CARVE. Remember. You're my only friend. Will you come and lunch with me
at the Grand Babylon to-morrow?
JANET. (Timidly.) I should like to. (Suddenly.) Here, give me those
trousers, do! (She takes hold of one leg, CARVE retaining the
other.)
(Enter CYRUS CARVE.)
CYRUS. Oh!
CURTAIN.
ACT II
SCENE I
Private sitting-room at the Grand Babylon Hotel, Strand. Luxurious in
the hotel manner. Telephone. Door, L., leading to corridor. Door, R.
(up stage), leading to bedroom. Another door (not used) leading by a
passage to bathroom.
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