JANET
Let’s hope so, Monty. For Bertha’s sake.
MONTY
Isn’t that some one coming? (pause, listens), I expect it’s she (rising hastily and advancing towards stile). Is that you, Bertha?
BERTHA
(at stile)
Oh! There you are. Yes. Isn’t it hot? (entering by gate which he opens for her). Am I punctual? (with a cry) Janet! When did you come home?
[Goes to her eagerly.
JANET
(shaking hands)