Austin. Why didn't I get it when I came in?
Jinny. [Bitingly.] I kept it to have the pleasure of giving it to you myself; it's from Ruth Chester.
Austin. How do you know?
Jinny. Oh, I haven't opened it! But I know! When I held it in my hand it burnt my fingers! [Maggie enters Right.] Take away the tray, please, Maggie.
Maggie. Yes'm.
[She leaves the room with the tray.
[Jinny replaces the small table carelessly, almost roughly.
[Austin opens and reads the telegram; there is a second's pause.
Jinny. May I read it?
Austin. [After a moment's hesitation.] Yes, if you wish.