Mrs. Mossop.

[Snatching up the old table-cover.] Well, I never—-! [She goes out.]

Avonia.

[Curling her hair, at the mirror over the mantelpiece.] I say, Tom, I wonder if I've done wrong——

Tom.

It all depends upon whether you've had the chance.

Avonia.

I've told Mrs. Mossop the reason they've reduced Rose's salary.

Tom.

You needn't.