look. Just one. I didn't use
more than was necessary. [Pointedly to GEORGE.] You see, George, I have
learnt economy from father. He hates me to be extravagant.

BRAITHEWAITE. That, my dear, is the chief objection I have to this
episode--it's extravagance.

UNA. Please don't call it an "episode," father.

BRAITHEWAITE. You must admit it's--rather unusual.

UNA. In England, lords always marry chorus girls.

BRAITHEWAITE. But he is a conductor.

GEORGE [angry]. Yes. And conductors are----

UNA. As hard working as chorus girls--only. Don't be snobbish, George.
Of course a conductor is more unusual, I admit. I can't help that
though---- [To her father.] You shouldn't have called me "Una," if you
didn't want me to be unique.

BRAITHEWAITE [reminiscently]. That was most unfortunate--most. It was
your mother's idea. She believed in symbols--and in a small family.

UNA. Oh! Was that why----? Well, no matter. I've always thought it meant
individuality and I've done my best to live up to it. [She looks at the
statue.] That statue ought to be on the other side of the room.

BRAITHEWAITE. I'll have some of the men move it to-morrow.

UNA. I'd like to see the effect now.

BRAITHEWAITE [slightly annoyed at this seeming irrelevance]. I wish I
could teach you concentration. I'm not strong enough to move it myself,
dear, and----

GEORGE. Can I?

BRAITHEWAITE. Why--

UNA. Oh! If you would!

[GEORGE goes over to it and then hesitates what to do with his cap which
he has in his hand.]

UNA. I'll take that.

GEORGE [giving it to her]. Thanks. [He bends and lifts the statue
without effort, while UNA watches him admiringly, fingering his cap.
When he reaches the other side of the room he stops, waveringly,
awaiting instructions.]

UNA [talking as GEORGE waits]. Look at him. He's as fine as the statue,
isn't he? And you know what you think of that. See the strength he has?

BRAITHEWAITE. Well----

UNA [to GEORGE]. Thank you so much. You may put it back again. That was
all I wanted. [After GEORGE has.] I hope I didn't overtax you.

GEORGE. Oh, it ain't very heavy.

UNA [triumphantly to her father]. You see!

BRAITHEWAITE. But he uses "ain't."

UNA [imitating the reproof of her father]. Many of the best people use
"ain't" now, dear.

BRAITHEWAITE. Not with his enunciation.

UNA. What was yours like when you were a railroad signalman?

BRAITHEWAITE. Una! The past of a public man should be private.

UNA. Georg