Mrs Plant. Of course, sir, her ladyship—I mean the lady you are going to marry—will want to make changes in the household?
Merton. Of course. But we needn't discuss that now.
Mrs Plant. No, sir. To tell the truth, sir, I shouldn't be sorry to have another maid instead of Jane. Jane's so excitable at times—she's quite a trouble.
Merton. Pray, Mrs Plant [stopping her] I cannot discuss that now.
Mrs Plant. Just as you like, sir. Dr John, he always liked to look forward, as it were.
[A knock heard at outside door].
Merton. Was that a knock?
[They listen].
Mrs Plant. I hope it's not one of those poor people patients—they're the worst. At nearly ten o'clock at night, it's really a shame.
[Knock heard again].