Lucas and Harry enter. Lucas looks round for Renie. Dolly and Matt talk in whispers as if settling a plan. Harry goes up to the collecting-box, takes out his knife and begins to scrape off the label.
Dolly. [In a very severe tone to Lucas, who is peeping into conservatory.] Are you looking for anything?
Lucas. I was wondering whether there was any tea going.
Dolly. [Same severe tone.] The tea is not in the conservatory.
Lucas. No, but I thought it might be getting on to the [ time——]
Dolly. [Same tone.] The tea will be served in due course.
Lucas. [Surprised at her tone.] Is anything the matter?
[Dolly looks at him severely, says nothing, turns to Matt. Lucas looks puzzled, goes away, and again looks furtively into conservatory for Renie.
Harry. [Scraping away at the collecting-box.] Don't forget, Doll—our cosy half hour after tea——
[Nodding at the writing-desk.