(George Egerton and Gladys Egerton come quickly from the conservatory and enter the side room)

Elderly Lady.

I shouldn't wonder if those horrid strikers
Were burning the mill.

Lady in Black.

Or may be some one's hurt.

Lady With the Conspicuous Coiffure.

Provoking, isn't it?

Fat Lady.

What would we better do?

Young Matron.