STEEL. Chief gem: [Imitating] "We must show Impudence at last that
Dignity is not asleep!"
MORE. [Moving out on to the terrace] Nice quiet night!
STEEL. This to the Cottage Hospital—shall I say you will preside?
MORE. No.
STEEL writes; then looking up and seeing that MORE is no longer there, he goes to the window, looks to right and left, returns to the bureau, and is about to sit down again when a thought seems to strike him with consternation. He goes again to the window. Then snatching up his hat, he passes hurriedly out along the terrace. As he vanishes, KATHERINE comes in from the hall. After looking out on to the terrace she goes to the bay window; stands there listening; then comes restlessly back into the room. OLIVE, creeping quietly from behind the curtain, clasps her round the waist.
KATHERINE. O my darling! How you startled me! What are you doing down here, you wicked little sinner!
OLIVE. I explained all that to Daddy. We needn't go into it again, need we?
KATHERINE. Where is Daddy?
OLIVE. Gone.
KATHERINE. When?