"I've only just heard you were here," she said. "You are talking about father, I suppose."
"We are," replied Mrs. Ramornie briefly.
Jean sat down.
"What have you decided?" she asked.
"We have decided he should go abroad with Andrew for a little change."
"Why?"
"Do you need to ask why, Jean? Surely you don't want him to go on making a fool of himself in London?"
"I don't see why he shouldn't go to a dance occasionally if he wants to."
"Go to a dance!" exclaimed Mrs. Donaldson.