ISOBEL (rather touched). Dear boy!

ROYCE. Yes, Oliver has a great future in politics.

ISOBEL (going to the sofa). I’m tired.

ROYCE. You’ve been doing too much. Sit down and rest a little.

ISOBEL (sitting). No, go on. I shan’t disturb you?

ROYCE. Talk to me. I’ve worked quite enough too.

ISOBEL. Shall we be ready by to-morrow?

ROYCE. I think so.

ISOBEL. I want to be rid of it—to get it out of my head where it just goes round and round. It will be a relief when the whole world knows. (With a little smile) What a sensation for them!

ROYCE. Yes. (Also smiling) Isn’t it funny how that comes in?