[Looking into a drawer.] It’s very kind of cook.

Evans.

Cook’s words was, “This’ll be a dull ’ouse when the little sunbeam’s gone.”

Miss Woodward.

That will do, Evans.

Evans.

Excuse me, Miss, it was meant kindly. We was all on your side in this embroglo.

[A pause. Miss Woodward is obstinately silent, and goes on working.

Evans.

Can’t I get you something, Miss?