[Angrily.] Go away! [He hurries out. Peggy wipes her eyes. ]
JANE.
Oh, don't be upset, Miss!
PEGGY.
No, I won't, I won't. But I am only a girl, and the responsibility is very great for such young shoulders. [There is a murmur of voices outside. Jane and Tyler go out as Rankling enters with Ermyntrude, followed by Reggie with Dinah. Reginald is endeavouring to keep her away from Mallory, who comes after them. Saunders and Gwendoline follow next, and Queckett brings up the rear. There is much talking as Queckett indicates the seats they are to occupy.]
PEGGY.
[Quietly to Queckett.] Did you give the girls the notes?
QUECKETT.
[Surprised. ] No.