[ Laica tsks, eyes twinkling. ]

Where is your ambition, darling? All you need to do is just try a little harder and it will all come together.

[ His question makes her laugh, and there is a fondness in it. ]

Are you this suspicions of anybody trying to be hospitable? [ As if she didn't know. ] But don't get too excited. The wine is free, and I'm not losing the earrings.