Aunt. (more severely) Answer me, sir, what does this mean? (crosses to sofa)
(Aurora goes off into hysterics lying on sofa.)
Doctor. (looking at Aurora) I—I don't quite know. I think it's some form of hysteria, (bending over her)
Aurora. (suddenly recovering and sitting up) It's a complicated case, mum. (laughs and falls back)
Aunt. (to Aurora) Hold your tongue! (to Doctor) coward! to try to sneak out of it like that! I've done with you.
Flora. (bursting into tears) So have I! (crosses C. to meet Aunt)
Aunt. Don't cry, dear—he's not worth it.
Flora. (quickly) Oh, but he is—that's the worst of it.
Aunt. (aside) I'll save this sweet girl from him, my way. (to Flo.) Go in there, dear, while I talk to him.
(Exit Flo. into bathroom.)