MRS. HOLROYD

Yes—it's stopped at the gate. It's the doctor's.

GRANDMOTHER (coming to the door)

What, Lizzie?

MRS. HOLROYD

The doctor's motor. (She listens acutely) Dare you stop here, mother, while I run up to the top an' see?

GRANDMOTHER

You'd better not go, Lizzie, you'd better not. A woman's best away.

MRS. HOLROYD

It is unbearable to wait.