OLIVER. I just seem to have forgotten this bit, Miss Pinniger. And he before——
GOVERNESS. Well, what was he before?
OLIVER (hopefully). Blenheim? Oh no, it was after Blenheim.
GOVERNESS (wearily). His cottage door.
OLIVER. Oo, yes. And he before his cottage door was sitting in the sun. (He clears his throat) Was sitting in the sun. Er—(He coughs again)—er——
GOVERNESS. You have a cough, Oliver. Perhaps the doctor had better see you when he comes to see Geraldine.
OLIVER. It was just something tickling my throat, Miss Pinniger. Er—it was a summer evening.
GOVERNESS. You haven't learnt it, Oliver?
OLIVER. Yes, I have, Miss Pinniger, only I can't quite remember it. And he before his cottage door——
GOVERNESS. Is it any good, Geraldine, asking you if you have got any of your sums right?