MRS. KNOWLE. Sandy, dear! (To GERVASE) My daughter, Melisande, Mr. Mallory. My only child.
GERVASE. Oh—er—we——
MELISANDE. Mr. Mallory and I have met, Mother.
MRS. KNOWLE (indicating JANE). And our dear Jane.
My dear sister's only daughter. But dear Jane has a brother. Dear Harold! In the Civil Service. Sandy, dear, will you pour out tea?
MELISANDE (resigned). Yes, Mother. (She goes to the tea-table.)
MRS. KNOWLE (going to the sofa). I am such an invalid now, Mr. Mallory——
GERVASE (helping her). Oh, I'm so sorry. Can I——?
MRS. KNOWLE. Thank you. Dr. Anderson insists on my resting as much as possible. So my dear Melisande looks after the house for me. Such a comfort. You are not married yourself, Mr. Mallory?
GERVASE. No. Oh no.