(Maid offers to help Mrs. Eppingwell off with wraps.)
MRS. EPPINGWELL
(Declining Maid's offer.)
No, it is not necessary. We shall stop only a moment.
FREDA
(Artificial manner.)
I hope you'll pardon my curiosity, but—(Hesitates an instant.) —why didn't you come sooner? What was the delay?
MRS. EPPINGWELL
(Indicating Policeman, who bows.)
I had to get this gentleman. It took time—