[Pause. She continues to cry gently.

Parbury.

Gunning—Gunning!—who’s Gunning? Oh—George—yachting, you mean! Not I! I’m staying here.

Mrs. Parbury.

[Comes towards him gladly, her arms extended.] Clement!

Parbury.

Eh? Oh, forgive me for a few minutes.

[Writes.

Mrs. Parbury.

[Reproachfully.] I was only going to kiss you.