Oh, there's such a crowd at our house! [Queckett re-enters with Jane, who sinks into a chair. Queckett looks very pale and frightened.]

QUECKETT.

Listen to me, please.

ALL.

What's the matter?

QUECKETT.

Don't be alarmed. Look at me. Imitate my self-possession.

ALL.

What is the matter?

QUECKETT.