(Bobbie leaning against stairs.)
Oliver. Why?
Sylvia. Because he's a bachelor, and has been living in South America for five years.
Bobbie. Six years.
Sylvia. Five years.
Bobbie. Six years—mother said so.
Sylvia. No, she didn't——
Oliver. Well, it doesn't matter. How does mother know we're penniless?
Bobbie (coming C.). She heard from Tibbets this morning, he's coming down to-night.
Oliver (sinking into chair). By Jove, what a muddle!