That’s why I asked, Mummie.

JANET

Well, don’t ask any more, sonny. Mother’s rather tired. Run away and play, there’s a good boy.

[Kisses him.

JOHNNY

Very well, Mummie.

[Johnny disappears into the wood. Janet falls into a brown study. Presently a footstep is heard coming along the roady but she seems to notice nothing. Then a young man climbs over the stile. He starts as he sees her and draws back, then advances eagerly, holding out his hand.

MONTY

Janet, is that you!

JANET