[The Second Man touches button. Japanese lanterns glow, silver shines, and all move toward the tables, a happy, united family.

Lucy

[going-to-dinner manner as she leads the way]

We can hardly go out formally because we're already out, you know. Aunt Susan, will you sit over there on John's right? Doctor Hamilton by me? Rex on the other side?

John

Here, Helen. No, Jean, you are beside Rex, you know.

Judge

Until married, then you're separated.

Lucy

Cousin Charlie—that's it. [All take their places.] Most extraordinary weather for September, isn't it?