Mrs. Hunter. Well, Ruth, what do you think of your brother now?
Blanche. [To her mother.] Don't!
Mason. By whom were the arrangements for to-day made?
Mrs. Hunter. My son-in-law had most pressing business, and his friend—
Blanche. The friend of all of us—
Mrs. Hunter. Yes, of course, Mr. Warden saw to everything.
Blanche. He will be here any moment!
Mason. When he comes, will you send him on to me, please?
Ruth. Yes.
Mason. Very well. Good-by. [Shakes hands with Blanche.] I am very sorry to have been the bearer of such bad news.