GRANDMOTHER
Oh, is it you, Mr. Rigley? (In a querulous, spiteful tone to Mrs. Holroyd) He butties along with Charlie.
MRS. HOLROYD
Oh!
RIGLEY
An' han yer seen nowt on 'im?
MRS. HOLROYD
No—was he all right at work?
RIGLEY
Well, 'e wor nowt to mention. A bit short, like: 'adna much to say. I canna ma'e out what 'e's done wi' 'issen. (He is manifestly uneasy, does not look at the two women)