Frankie: I’d rather you didn’t.
[They stand close, untouching and silent ... Mr. Freeman comes in.
Mr. Freeman: Hullo! Sorry! Thought you were upstairs. Your father’s back; the car’s out there. But, look here, you stay for a bit if you like. John can walk home with you.
Frankie: I think I’d better go with Dad.
[The gate wails and screeches—John hurries to the window.
Mr. Freeman: Who’s that?
John: Colin came back.
Mr. Freeman: Who’s Colin?
John: The man who was here just now.
Mr. Freeman: What’s he come back for?