[She unbolts the door on her side, and goes into Avonia's room, shutting the door behind her. The lid of the dress-basket is open, showing the contents; a pair of little satin shoes lie at the top. Tom takes up one of the shoes and presses it to his lips. There is a knock at the door. He returns the shoe to the basket, closes the lid, and walks away.]

Tom.

Yes?

[The door opens slightly and Imogen is heard.]

Imogen.

[Outside.] Is that you, Wrench?

Tom.

Hullo!

[Imogen, in out-of-door costume, enters breathlessly.]

Imogen.