Act 2, Scene 3

Question 1

Rose (To Wilding) I’m sure that cured you

Answer 1

You Hoo! (Offstage)

Question 2

Wilding: They look as if they’ve brought the whole place!

Answer 2

We’re almost there, Mrs. Graves!

Question 3

Mrs. Graves: Good God, You’ve been saying that for an hour.

Answer 3

And now it’s true! Thank you, Mr. Wilding!

Question 4

Wilding: I should have gone along, ladies

Answer 4

Oh no, we made much progress on our own, Didn’t we, Mrs. Graves?!

Question 5

Mrs. G: We march on rome tomorrow

Answer 5

We are in for a treat, everyone!

Question 6

Mrs. G: Well, I make no promises, but I have at least procured the makings of a proper meal. Tonight I shall teach costanza how to prepare steak and kidney pie.

Answer 6

Rose, perhaps you’d help me with Costanza. There’s teaching to be done!

Question 7

Wilding: Very well

Answer 7

Thank you for a grand time, Mrs. Graves! (Exit)

Question 8

Mellersh: Well. (after discussion with wilding about lady caroline)

Answer 8

Hello, Mellersh.

Question 9

Mrs. Wilton

Answer 9

Oh, Mellersh! Welcome!

Question 10

Good Heavens, Charlotte!

Answer 10

Have you and Mr. Wilding Introduced yourselves?

Question 11

Surely.

Answer 11

Are you alright, Mr. Wilding?

Question 12

…I should go and check on the steak and kidney pie. Widows?!

Answer 12

I am so glad to see you, Mellersh.

Question 13

Really? But you couldn’t meet me at the station?

Answer 13

Oh, but I had so much to do! And the time…well, San salvatore has a way of making one forget all about time.

Question 14

Forget about time? Absurd.

Answer 14

It’s not absurd. You’ll see.

Question 15

I would like to pay my respects to your hostess, Charlotte.

Answer 15

Hostess?

Question 16

This “mrs. Arnott” who invited you here.

Answer 16

There is something I haven’t told you, Mellersh.

Question 17

There appear to be many things you haven’t told me.

Answer 17

I…wasn’t invited here.

Question 18

Not…? You named three ladies in your telegram.

Answer 18

Yes. The four of us are here.

Question 19

And this Mr. Wilding.

Answer 19

I know it must seem confusing, Mellersh, and it should to you, and for that, I do apologize. But you see…it’s just that the four of us ladies, we…well…we have rented the castle.

Question 20

Rented?

Answer 20

Yes. Together. Each of us is paying her own share.

Question 21

Paying? How much?

Answer 21

That, Mellersh…i’m afraid…is really not at all your affair (Gasp, turn away) My nest egg. I know you have every reason to be angry and hurt, Mellersh, but I hope you won’t and will forgive me instead. This holiday has meant everything to me. Look at me! i’ve been translated!

Question 22

trans…

Answer 22

That’s why I wanted you here. To be translated with me!

Question 23

You know my feelings about secrets, Charlotte.

Answer 23

I know, Mellersh.

Question 24

Secrets are like…

Answer 24

Rust

Question 25

Yes!

Answer 25

But look at me!! I'm not a bit rust now, am I?! (kiss)

Question 26

Well! If I have made my point then...I would very much like a hot bath.

Answer 26

Yes, Mellersh. Of course. Costanza!

Question 27

Exactly what is it i'm to be translated into, Charlotte?

Answer 27

Oh, you'll see, Mellersh. You'll see.

Question 28

Costanza: Si, signora?

Answer 28

Ah, Costanza. Signore Wilton....My husband, costanza. Signore Wilton wants a hot bath. Bath.

Question 29

....Are you certain she understands italian?

Answer 29

Try again, Mellersh.

Question 30

Costanza: ...santa maria!

Answer 30

Bravo! Bravo!

Question 31

This is a beautiful place, Charlotte.

Answer 31

Oh, I knew you'd like it.

Question 32

But I want to speak to you about the company you're keeping.

Answer 32

Well, I assure you, Mellersh...

Question 33

Lady Caroline Bramble? Really, Charlotte.

Answer 33

Well I...

Question 34

You've been very clever, my dear.

Answer 34

Clever?

Question 35

I have planned precisely what I should say.

Answer 35

Oh, but you mustn't disturb lady caroline.

Question 36

I shall be the soul of discretion.

Answer 36

This isn't a business trip, Mellersh.

Question 37

No, but...

Answer 37

Mellersh!!

Question 38

Costanza: Bagno pronto, signore.

Answer 38

I'll prepare your things.

Question 39

Mellersh: Thank you

Answer 39

And be careful with the bath, Mellersh. It's very old. You mustn't turn on the fire until...(Exit after he cuts off the statement)

Question 40

Costanza: Sig-norina!

Answer 40

Oh, Costanza! Paradiso, costanza! Paradiso!

Question 41

Si, si, Signoraa, Paradiso. Inferno!

Answer 41

Caroline! You are beautiful!

Question 42

Have you seen a man?

Answer 42

It's mellersh! He's arrived!

Question 43

Oh, Lotty, good!

Answer 43

It's just as I saw it! But look here. Don't pay Mellersh any mind if he asks you a lot of questions.

Question 44

Questions?

Answer 44

With Mellersh, it's best just to say "marvelous" and leave it at that.

Question 45

I really am happy for you.

Answer 45

Thank you caroline! I can't wait for you to meet him! I am about to burst!

Question 46

Mellersh: Damn that bath Costanza: Bagno pericoloso! Bagno booma! Mellersh: Woman!

Answer 46

Mellersh!

Question 47

Charlotte!

Answer 47

This is most inappropriate, Mellersh!

Question 48

Mellersh: I could say as much! ... Mrs. Graves: The pleasure is all mine

Answer 48

Now you've met nearly everyone, Mellersh

Question 49

Rose: Lotty? What on earth?

Answer 49

Oh, it was only Mellersh, Rose.

Question 50

Caroline (to Frederick): There you are!

Answer 50

He's arrived.