Lucas. Oh, well, I shall have to get a shake-down at the Red Lion.
Enter Renie at back, still in outdoor clothes.
Renie. [Feigning a little surprise.] Captain Wentworth! A happy New Year!
Lucas. Happy New Year, Mrs. Sturgess.
[Shaking hands.
Renie. So sorry to hear of your wound!
Lucas. Oh, it's healed, thank you.
Renie. I'm so glad. Shall you be making a long stay in England?
Lucas. I fear only a few days longer.
Renie. I'm sorry your visit will be so short.