Scene—Room in Lattin’s London house. Mrs. Lattin lies on sofa. A picture of Ancient Egypt, showing the Nile, palms and temples on wall easily visible to her.
Time—Present day, evening.
Mrs. Lattin
What time is it, nurse—now?
Nurse
Close on half-past five.
Mrs. Lattin
(With irritability of a sick woman.) Not later? Are you sure? It’s so dark.
Nurse
(Soothingly.) The dusk is closing in; I’ll light your lamp.