Oliver. Hallo! (Crossing to table, L.C.)
Joyce (going to him, excitedly). Something wonderful has happened, Oliver.
Oliver. What is it?
Joyce. We're ruined. I've just got to go and order extra teacakes. Isn't it all thrilling?
(Exit Joyce into hall.)
Oliver. What on earth's she talking about?
Sylvia. It's perfectly true. We haven't any money, but Uncle Daniel's coming to-day, and we're sure he'll help us.
Oliver (dazed). Haven't any money, but——
Evangeline (at fire). Mother's been rather vague as usual, but we gather that we're practically penniless, and that we shall have to give up the house after two years unless something happens.
Sylvia. Luckily Uncle Daniel is happening—this afternoon. Mother's just had a wire from him—he's certain to be rich, mother says.