MRS. HOLROYD
All right.
[She watches her mother-in-law go out. Then she starts, goes in the scullery for a bowl, in which she pours warm water. She takes a flannel and soap and towel. She stands, afraid to go any farther.
BLACKMORE
Well!
MRS. HOLROYD
This is a judgment on us.
BLACKMORE
Why?
MRS. HOLROYD