Of course, it’s difficult. Otherwise no one would send for a doctor. What are doctors for if they can’t tell when a case is serious and when it is not?

MRS. DE MULLIN

But if he didn’t know?

MRS. CLOUSTON

Then he ought to have known. Next time Hugo is ill you’d better send to Bridport. (Mrs. De Mullin drops book on table with a clatter) Really, Jane, what are you doing? Throwing books about like that!

MRS. DE MULLIN

It slipped out of my hand.,,

[Rises and goes up to window restlessly.

MRS. CLOUSTON

Is anything wrong?