(ALICE goes over to MELISANDE, who says nothing, but waves her away.)
MRS. KNOWLE (as soon as ALICE is gone). Jane!
JANE. Yes, Aunt Mary?
MRS. KNOWLE. Was my mouth open?
JANE. Oh, no, Aunt Mary.
MRS. KNOWLE. Ah, I'm glad of that. It's so bad for the servants. (She finishes her coffee.)
JANE (getting up). Shall I put it down for you?
MRS. KNOWLE. Thank you, dear.
(JANE puts the two cups down and goes back to her book. MRS. KNOWLE fidgets a little on her sofa.)
MRS. KNOWLE. Sandy! (There is no answer) Sandy!