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].