(Annys goes out on to the balcony, followed by the other women. Elizabeth, going last, fires a parting smile of triumph at Geoffrey.)
(A renewed burst of cheering announces their arrival on the balcony. The crowd bursts into “For She’s a Jolly Good Fellow”—the band, making a quick change, joins in. Geoffrey remains centre.)
(Jawbones enters unobserved. The singing ends with three cheers. Annys is speaking. Geoffrey turns and sees Jawbones.)
Geoffrey. (With a smile.) Give me down my coat, will you?
Jawbones. (He is sympathetic. He helps him on with it.) Shall I get you a cab, sir?
Geoffrey. No, thanks. I’ll pick one up. (He goes towards the door, then stops.) Is there any other way out—not through the main entrance?
Jawbones. Yes, sir. There’s a side door opening on Woodstock Road. I’ll show it you.
Geoffrey. Thanks. (He follows Jawbones out.)
(A burst of cheering comes from the crowd.)
Curtain.