Gan. H'orders? (Dorvaston fills pipe and lights it)
Miss P. Orders.
Gan. I'll name it to her. (slowly exits through porch)
Pil. (opening letter, which he holds during the whole scene with Cook) Hannah, I would suggest that whatever you have to say to Cook may be said calmly and without undue severity.
Miss P. (opening letters which she holds during the whole scene with Cook) That should be left to my discretion; a stand must be made somewhere.
(Caroline has come out of kitchen during this; she advances to the table.)
Car. You wished to speak to me? (the men turn and face her)
Miss P. Yes, Cook. I want to give you the orders for to-day's dinner.
Car. Certainly! What do you fancy? What would you all like? (she glances round, both men beam at her)
Miss P. Before we speak of that I have a word to say with regard to the breakfast.