MRS. KNOWLE. It's extraordinary how she has taken to it. I must say that I do like a girl to be a good housekeeper. Don't you agree, Mr. Mallory?
GERVASE. Well, of course, all that sort of thing is rather important.
MRS. KNOWLE. That's what I always tell Sandy. "Happiness begins in the kitchen, Sandy."
MELISANDE. I'm sure Mr. Mallory agrees with you, Mother.
GERVASE (laughing). Well, one must eat.
BOBBY (passing plate). Have another sandwich?
GERVASE (taking one). Thanks.
MRS. KNOWLE. Do you live in the neighbourhood, Mr. Mallory?
GERVASE. About twenty miles away. Little Malling.
JANE (helpfully). Oh, yes.