Jawbones. (He breaks away and goes to the window.) ’Ullo! What are they shoutin’ about now? (He looks out.) It’s the Donah!
Ginger. Mrs. Chilvers?
Jawbones. Yus. Better not get wearin’ it—may shock their feelings.
Ginger. (She gazes rapturously at the ring as she draws it off.) It is a beauty! I do love yer, Bill.
(There enter Annys and Elizabeth. Annys is excited; she is laughing and talking.)
Annys. (Laughing while she rearranges her hat and hair.) A little embarrassing. That red-haired girl—she carried me right up the steps. I was afraid she would—
(Jawbones has been quick enough to swing a chair into place just in time to receive her.)
(She recovers herself.) Thank you.
Elizabeth. (She hands Annys a smelling-bottle. To Jawbones.) Open the window a few inches.
(He does so. Some woman, much interrupted, is making a speech.)