Bill.

I say ...!

Michael.

There are no ostriches in America.

Clare.

Then I wonder why they look for ostrich-eggs.

Mrs. O’Farrel.

(Laughing.) Do stop talking nonsense, Clare!... Really, Bill, I’m curious to know quite a lot of things. Why did you take an earlier train? Why did you come here? Why did you climb up the tree with a saucer? Why did you let Michael and Miss Lesley fetch you at the station? And why did you remain in the tree while the Dean and I—er——

Dean.