[John looks towards the window; Elphick rises and makes one of the group.

John.

[After a pause.] I don’t see anybody.

Shafto.

She’s behind the laurels now.

John.

[About to go to the window.] One of the maids——

Shafto.

[Laying his hand on John’s arm.] Wait a bit. [Goes cautiously to the window, peeps out, and comes away.] I say, old chap.

John.