[Exit Lady John into the lobby to look at the visitors' book.
Jean. Why haven't I seen her before?
Mrs. H. Oh, she's lived abroad. (Debating with herself.) You don't know about her, I suppose?
Jean. I don't know how Aunt Ellen came to know her.
Mrs. H. That was my doing. But I didn't bargain for her being introduced to you.
Jean. She seems to go everywhere. And why shouldn't she?
Mrs. H. (quickly). You mustn't ask her to Eaton Square.
Jean. I have.
Mrs. H. Then you'll have to get out of it.
Jean (with a stubborn look). I must have a reason. And a very good reason.