Mrs. Upjohn.
All agog. Yes, Lil? Lily seats herself upon the settee without speaking. Yes, dearie; yes? Advancing to the centre table. ’Ave they given you your choice?
Lily.
Dully. No; they’ve given me no choice.
Mrs. Upjohn.
Advancing further. Wot——?
Lily.
Nicko’s going out to South Africa, mother.
Mrs. Upjohn.
South Africa!