Aunt. She's married to Jack's greatest friend?
Plant. Yes—a lieutenant in the navy.
Aunt. Disgraceful! (crosses to table)
Plant. Yes, (at sofa) I mustn't say more, (aside) Don't know any more, (to her) You see, she's a client of mine—of course I shall try and save Jack from the Divorce Court, but it's gone rather far, and these things cost money, you know.
Aunt. What do you mean? (end of sofa)
Plant. Only this afternoon I found her concealed on that couch—beneath that very rug you're now wearing—
(Bus.—Aunt flings it off.)
—and; when I remonstrated with Jack—as a father—(end of sofa) he actually tried to pass her off as an Anatomical model.
Aunt. (at table, back to fire) Then, why do you call him a 'Gentle Sheppard?' Every word you say only makes it worse.
Plant. (aside) Ahem! I've gone too far! (crosses to R.)