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[Thinking distractedly]

What does she mean? oh, God help me!

[Flustered—hastily]

Don’t you see Charlie, Nina?

[Troubled—thinking]

She has changed what has happened?

[He comes forward toward her—a bit embarrassed but affectionately using his pet name for her]

Hello, Nina Cara Nina! Are you trying to cut me dead, young lady?

[Turning her eyes to, holding out her hand for him to shake, in her cool, preoccupied voice]

Hello, Charlie.

[Her eyes immediately return to her father]

Listen, Father!

[Standing near her, concealing his chagrin]

That hurts! I mean nothing! but she’s a sick girl I must make allowance

[Thinking distractedly]

That look in her eyes! hate!

[With a silly giggle]

Really, Nina, you’re absolutely rude! What has Charlie done?