COMTESSE. There is a strong man for you, Sybil; but I believe you
ARE asleep.

SYBIL [stirring herself]. Honestly, I'm not. [Sweetly to the others]
But would you mind finding out whether my brother is drawing to a
close?

[DAVID goes out, leaving poor ALICK marooned. The COMTESSE is kind to
him.]

COMTESSE. Thank you very much. [Which helps ALICK out.] Don't you
love a strong man, sleepy head?

SYBIL [preening herself]. I never met one.

COMTESSE. Neither have I. But if you DID meet one, would he wakes you
up?

SYBIL. I dare say he would find there were two of us.

COMTESSE [considering her]. Yes, I think he would. Ever been in love,
you cold thing?

SYBIL [yawning]. I have never shot up in flame, Auntie.

COMTESSE. Think you could manage it?

SYBIL. If Mr. Right came along.