Kirstin. I didn't forget. He did.

Lady Gairloch [looks at watch]. Come, Betty, it is more than time for us to go. [They go towards door].

Merton. Lady Gairloch, I should like to explain—

Lady Gairloch. I'm afraid we really mustn't stay now, or we shall miss our train.

Merton [at door with them]. Then … you kindly said you would tell me about the cross-country journey?

Lady Gairloch [after hesitating]. I will write to you.

Merton [in a quick whisper to Betty as she goes out]. May I tell you the whole story when I come to Scotland?

Betty [with a shade of constraint in her manner]. I want you to tell me.

Kirstin [who has overheard]. Oh! [She looks after them as much as to say, He is going to tell her about me].

[Merton re-enters room, agitated].