Apologetically, she sits by the table.

trenchard. I hope your wife is well, Hugh?

hugh. Thank you, Trench: I think so. Beatrice is in America . . on business.

trenchard. Really!

There comes in a small, well groomed, bullet headed boy in Etons. This is the Major's eldest son. Looking scared and solemn he goes straight to his mother.

emily. Now be very quiet, Christopher . .

Then denis tregoning appears.

trenchard. Oh, Tregoning, did you bring Honor back?

denis. Yes.

booth. [at the table.] A glass of wine, Mother.