Dr. Wadham
Can't I help?
Clare
Will you, Doctor? And Mr. Hinkle's in there praying for someone to consult about the Christmas music.
Dr. Wadham
I told Mr. Hinkle the choir'd better begin by singing, "Peace, Perfect Peace, With the Loved Ones Far Away."
[Dilly laughs and turns up L., chanting "My Wife's Gone to the Country." Scandalized, Mrs. Gilliam hushes her.]
Mrs. Tice
And, Doctor! About the Parish House ... shall I tell my husband you'll speak to Mr. Gilchrist?