Pilling. Yes, sir. (Turning, then courageously.) There's no denying as the overcrowding's something cruel. I wouldn't say a word of it, not to you, sir, if I didn't know and see and suffer it.
(Montgomery sits again below fire.)
Vin. That'll do, Pilling.
Pilling. Yes, sir. (Turns to go.)
Walter (to Vining, crossing above sofa c.). You heard that. Won't you wait? Wait till Verity's been. You'll catch the same post.
Vin. (pause). Give me the letter, Pilling, I'll keep it back a little.
Pilling. Yes, sir..
(Exit Pilling, c.)
Walter. Thank you, Mr. Vining.
(Maid announces Mr. Verity. Maid withdraws Stephen is dressed as Act II, and very sure of himself, except at odd moments.)