(But at this moment, when they are just moving into the house, SIR ROGER comes in. In some confusion, the BROXOPPS get to their feet.)
TENTERDEN. Ah, Mrs. Chillingham, so you’re back! Welcome home!
NANCY. How do you do, Sir Roger?
TENTERDEN. A pleasant visit, I hope?
NANCY. Very, thank you. But I’m glad to be home again.
TENTERDEN. With so beautiful a house, who would not?
BROXOPP. Oh, we’re very comfortable here—aren’t we, Nancy?
NANCY. I’ve always liked the country.... Have you had tea, Sir Roger?
TENTERDEN. Yes, yes, thank you, all I want. Been busy all day, Mrs. Chillingham. A great nuisance, business, on a day like this. And when there is so much that is attractive all around one. And there’s [66]your lucky husband—no cares at all—goes off fishing—— By the way, Chillingham, what luck?
BROXOPP (carelessly). Oh, about the usual.... Er—I was—er—wanting to talk to you, Sir Roger, about—er—