(nods)

As fast as the train can carry us. And tell Ellen to lock my trunk for me and give you the key. Run along.

[Exit Johnny, l.

DE MULLIN

Lock your trunk! But you’ve not packed?

JANET

Oh yes, I have. Everything’s packed, down to my last shoelace. I don’t know how often I haven’t packed and unpacked during the last five days.

MRS. DE MULLIN

(astonished and hurt)

You meant to leave us then, Janet? You’ve been wanting to leave us all the time?