frances. She was only taken ill last week . . it's so extraordinary. [She remembers the doctor.] Oh . . have you been attending her?

wedgecroft. Yes.

frances. I hear there's to be an inquest.

wedgecroft. Yes.

frances. But what has been the matter?

trebell. [Sharply forestalling any answer.] You'll know to-morrow.

frances. [The little snub almost bewildering her.] Anything private? I mean . .

trebell. No . . I'll tell you. Don't make Gilbert repeat a story twice . . He's tired with a good day's work.

wedgecroft. Yes . . I'll be getting away.