MRS. CRILLY You won't want the whole of the money. I'll give you forty pounds now.
CRILLY
And forty when the first child is born.
ANNA
Oh, father, how can you say such a thing?
SCOLLARD I need only say this. Anna and myself were talking over affairs, and we came to the conclusion it would be best not to start with less than eighty pounds. (He rises) I have to go down to the Board Room now, for there is a meeting of the Guardians. (He goes towards door)
CRILLY
Won't you take a glass?
SCOLLARD No, thanks, Mr. Crilly. I never touch stimulants. Good day to you all.
He goes out. Crofton Crilly goes after him.
MRS. CRILLY
Anna, you won't be deprived of your money.
ANNA
Then what's the difficulty, mother?
MRS. CRILLY
Let half of the money remain with us for a while.