[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.