Well, she seems nervous and irritable to-day. I think I should put it off for a day or two.
DE MULLIN
(testily)
My dear Jane, you are always procrastinating. If such an arrangement is to be made the sooner it is made the better. (Goes to window, c., calls) Janet my dear. Janet.
[Pause. Then Janet appears at window, c.
JANET
Did you call me, father?
DE MULLIN
Yes. Come to me for a moment. I want to speak to you. (De Mullin wanders undecidedly to the fireplace. A moment later Janet enters from the garden.) Is Johnny with you?