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.