[ The laughing threatens to go out of control again, despite (or perhaps because of) Rosette's cheek-pulling. But — now having some semblance of insight into what must be going on — he is able to call to mind that quiet. warm feeling again, and waits while it pours through his soul.
He puts his hands up, warding her off. ]
Of course it was! Anyway, anyway! I've got a question for you...
[ Miss Rosette he was going to say. But the "Miss" is a formality that he uses to enforce distance, and isn't that the opposite of what going on now? ]
Rosette.
[ ...
He still feels peaceful. Okay then, moving right along: ]
no subject
He puts his hands up, warding her off. ]
Of course it was! Anyway, anyway! I've got a question for you...
[ Miss Rosette he was going to say. But the "Miss" is a formality that he uses to enforce distance, and isn't that the opposite of what going on now? ]
Rosette.
[ ...
He still feels peaceful. Okay then, moving right along: ]
Have you ever been drunk?