laura. No! not for a moment. I really think they might have told me. What brought you?
julia. Our old home, Laura. It was a natural choice, I think: as one was allowed to choose. I suppose you were?
laura (her character showing). I didn't ask anyone's leave to come.
julia. And how are you?
laura. I don't know; I want my tea.
julia. Hannah is just bringing it.
laura. Who's Hannah?
julia. Our Hannah: our old servant. Didn't she open the door to you?
laura. What? Come back, has she?
julia. I found her here when I came, seven years ago. I didn't ask questions. Here she is.