Don’t speak to me——

Nicky

[Quietly]

Mother—not now—not now—it’s all wrong. Control yourself! Bunty—Bunty—do go to bed—please.

[He goes to the piano and begins to play jazz.]

Bunty

All right—Tom——

[Florence goes to the fireplace, trembling with rage. Nicky goes on playing. Tom and Bunty go towards the stairs.]

Florence

Stop—I want an explanation, please!