Jinny. [With all her nerves tied tight.] That's the best answer you will give me?

Austin. My dear girl, it's the only answer I can give you.

Jinny. When you are through I have something for you!

Austin. What?

Jinny. I'll give it to you when you have finished.

Austin. I'm ready. [He rises. Jinny rises too, and gives him the telegram with the torn tickets on top, and then rings the bell, at Right.] What are these torn papers?

Jinny. Our theatre tickets!

[He looks at her.

Austin. And when did this telegram come?

Jinny. This afternoon.