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.