[Jeremy laughs and moves off to the side table.

Liz. A very pleasant sort of man.

Jane. I do like anyone what’s homely.

John. [Calling out heartily.] Do you listen to that, Jerry! The ladies here do find you pleasant and homely, and I don’t know what else.

Jeremy. The mugs want filling once more.

[He stolidly goes round the table refilling the mugs. Rose’s gaze wanders about her.

Rose. [To Robert.] That’s not a bad looking figure of a man—

Robert. Who?

Rose. Well—the new farm hand.

Robert. A sulky looking brute. I’d not let him wear his hat to table if I was master here.