Jinny. [Coming back from doorway.] Now do tell me what it means. I thought you were abroad indefinitely, or for the summer at least.
Mrs. Cullingham. So did I! I'm just as surprised to be here as you seem to be! [They sit down near each other.] Didn't you really know we were coming?
Jinny. No! How should I?
Mrs. Cullingham. I don't know—I thought—
[She hesitates, embarrassed.
[After a pause.
Jinny. What did you think?
Mrs. Cullingham. Nothing, except that you must know we were coming home.
Jinny. Why—that I must?
Mrs. Cullingham. You mustn't put me into a corner like that!