George. Oh, you saw him, did you! (Comes down C. to R.) Yes, that reminds me, there was a letter–(he brings it out and reads it).

Dinah. He had to send a telegram. He's coming back.

Olivia. Pass me those scissors, Brian.

Brian (crossing to above table L.C.). These? (he passes them.)

Olivia (giving Brian a nod of encouragement and looking round at Dinah). Thank you.

George (reading). Ah well, a friend of Brymer's, Glad to oblige him. Yes, I know the man he wants. Coming back, you say, Dinah? (Dinah nods.) Then I'll be going back too. Send him down to the farm, Olivia, when he comes. (Going up meets Brian.) Hallo, what happened to you? (Still moving up a little.)

Olivia. Don't go, George, there's something we want to talk about. (Dinah gives a long whistle. All look sheepish and George notices their attitude.)

George. Hallo, what's this?

Brian (quickly and over back of i.e. table to Olivia). Shall I—! (Dinah pantomimes. "Yes, do.")

Olivia (with a roguish loot at Dinah). Yes, (Sticks needle in work.)