Ruby. Yes, just across the road—dear Jack!
Doctor. (aside) "Dear Jack?" This is very sudden! (to them) Er—have some tea? (rings bell on table)
Pearl. Oh, thank you. I love tea.
(Girls go to sofa—Boys follow.)
(Enter Aurora.)
Doctor. Some more tea, please, Aurora—hot, strong and quick!
Aurora. Yes, sir—hot, strong and quick, (dives under knee-hole of table)
Doctor. What are you doing there?
Aurora. (coming through) Getting out the teapot, sir.
TABLEAU. (Exit Aurora.)