They’re in the dining-room.

Lily.

To Gladys, after a pause. W-wait outside—on the landing.

Gladys.

Oh, all right. This won’t get my silver cleaned.

Gladys withdraws. Lily waits for the door to close and then walks about distractedly.

Lily.

Oh, why can’t they leave me alone! What do they want with me now, both of them!

Mrs. Upjohn.

Moving towards Lily. ’Oo——?