(He goes into the room, forward right. The Butler returns to the opposite room. All the people have now withdrawn with the exception of Mrs. Orr, who has come in, centre right, and who lingers about as though she were listening to the upper part of the walls. Later, Mrs. Egerton re-enters, forward right, and glances back into the room from which she has come, to satisfy herself that her guests are occupied. Seeing her, Mrs. Orr comes forward, shaking her head)

Mrs. Egerton.

No?

Mrs. Orr.

No.

Mrs. Egerton.

Nothing at all?

Mrs. Orr.

Nothing at all.

Mrs. Egerton.