You will see them, I suppose?

John.

I can’t refuse to see them.

Olive.

May I—may I wait till they have gone?

John.

Oh, Olive——! [She walks to the dining-room, he following her.] I won’t let them detain me very long.

Olive.

[Rapidly, agitatedly, facing him, her hand on the door-handle.] This is a most extraordinary visitation. These three people—her relatives—to come down on you like this, at such an hour!

John.