george. I must sit down for a minute. [Nodding.] Mrs. Opie.

mrs. opie. I wish you a good morning, sir.

george. [To ann.] Don't look so solemn.

lady cottesham comes quickly to the top of the steps.

sarah. Is Papa badly hurt?

ann. [Jumping up.] Oh, what has happened?

george. Not badly.

sarah. He won't see me.

His three children look at each other.

dr. remnant. [Tactfully.] May I go my ways to the library?