MONTY

Sorry.

JANET

She brought the good news. The very day I arrived as it happened. We’ve hardly talked of anything else at the Manor House since—except father’s illness, of course.

MONTY

Why?

JANET

What else is there to talk about—in Brendon?

MONTY

That’s true. Isn’t it... (stops himself, looks at watch. Whistles.) Whew! [Rises.