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