[Pointing to the table.] These are their cards.

John.

[Picking up the cards.] “Mrs. Cloys,” “Mr. Claude Aylmer Emptage,” “Sir Fletcher Portwood.” Mrs. Cloys—that’s an aunt.

Olive.

[Stonily.] An aunt——?

John.

An aunt of Mrs. Fraser’s. What can they want with me?

Olive.

Isn’t it curious!

John.