(Olivia goes to table L.C. and picks up her work-box. Exit Dinah L.)
George. Olivia, you don't seriously suggest that we should discuss these things with a child like Dinah and a young man like Strange, a mere acquaintance.
Olivia. Dinah will have to know. I'm very fond of her, George. You can't send me away without telling Dinah. And Brian is my friend. (Moving to cabinet, puts curtains and work-box on top of cabinet.) You have your solicitor and your aunt and your conscience to consult–mayn't I even have Brian?
George (forgetting). I should have thought that your husband–
Olivia (coming down to L. back end of settee L.). Yes, but we don't know where Jacko is.
George. I was not referring to–er–Telworthy.
Olivia. Well then?
George. Oh, of course–You–naturally I–Oh, this is horrible! (Sits with his face in his hands at writing-table.)
(Olivia is about to speak to him as Lady Marden enters from up L. Lady Marden looks at George, then moves down to centre. Dinah follows and comes to L. back end of settee. Brian follows Dinah and comes to back of table L.C. Olivia moves round to L. end of settee L.)
Olivia (after a pause). George and I have had some rather bad news, Aunt Julia. We wanted your advice. Where will you sit?