The maid finished with hysterics.
III
'And them just off their honeymoon!'
The inconsolable tones of the lady's-maid came from the kitchen to the open door of the bedroom, where May was giving instructions to the elderly cook.
'Send that girl out of the flat this moment!' May said.
'Yes, ma'am.'
'Make the beef-tea in case it's wanted, and let me have some more warm water. There's John and the doctor!'
She started at a knock.
'No, it's only the postman, ma'am.'
Some letters danced on the hall floor and on her nerves.