FOSTER. Yes, thanks.

Exeunt all, except MASSEY, MAGGIE and FOSTER.

MASSEY. [finally he looks at the TWO, then at the clock; poking the fire, then humming a little.] Have you seen the “Argus,” Mag?

MAGGIE. In the kitchen. I’ll get it. [Makes a move to the door.]

MASSEY. No, no, I’m going out.

Goes.

MAGGIE. Father calls that tact.

FOSTER. [coming over to her.] What?

MAGGIE. Didn’t you notice? He doesn’t want the “Argus,” really.

FOSTER. [just understanding.] You mean he’s left us together?