EDMUND (delighted). Ah, now that's quite splendid, Mrs. Metherell. I'm glad to find that you agree with me.
MRS. METHERELL. In what?
EDMUND. In opposing the engagement.
MRS. METHERELL. Why do you?
EDMUND (easily). Well, on grounds, shall we say, of general unsuitability.
MRS. METHERELL. I don't oppose. (Sitting in rocking-chair.)
(Edmund remains standing.)
EDMUND. I understood——
MRS. METHERELL. I don't know owt about the girl. She's made a bad start with me, but she's excited and I'll give fair play. She may be good enough for Jack. I cannot tell you yet. What makes you think she isn't?
EDMUND. I didn't exactly think that.