(She implies that this quality in itself is rather vicious.) ROSALIND: For heaven's sake, mother-- (A maid appears, announces Mr.Blaine who follows immediately.

AMORY'S friends have been telling him for ten days that he "looks like the wrath of God," and he does.

As a matter of fact he has not been able to eat a mouthful in the last thirty-six hours.) AMORY: Good evening, Mrs.Connage.
MRS.

CONNAGE: (Not unkindly) Good evening, Amory.
(AMORY and ROSALIND exchange glances--and ALEC comes in.

ALEC'S attitude throughout has been neutral.