I mean, I think it’s silly not to grow old when the time comes.
[She rises and goes towards door.]
Florence
[Outraged]
Helen! [There is suddenly heard a violent knocking at the front door.] What on earth is that?
[There is a noise outside, then the door bursts open and Nicky enters. He is extremely well-dressed in traveling clothes. He is tall and pale, with thin, nervous hands.]
Florence
Nicky!
Nicky