"Yes, before lunch. Mother's staying in the flat with the children."
"How are they all—your big family of three?"
"Awf'ly well, thank you. Baby's got a tooth."
"How splendid! I just must come and see her again. And Georgie?"
"George has grown a lot since you saw him last. I've been hunting about for a little jersey suit for him; they're all so expensive; I'll have to knit one myself."
"My dear girl! When do you get time to knit jersey suits?"
"In the evenings, when dinner is over. There's always an hour or so before bedtime, you know."
After a short silence, Julia asked: "I suppose you have lunched, dear? Otherwise I'll order sandwiches."
"I've lunched, thank you."
"Met your husband, I suppose?"