HESTER

Come in, Mr. Brown. I’ll tell mother you’re here. I expect she’s upstairs with father (going towards door).

BROWN

Don’t disturb Mrs. De Mullin, please. I didn’t mean to come in.

HESTER

You’ll sit down now you are here?

BROWN

Thank you (does so awkwardly). I’m so glad to hear Mr. De Mullin is better. The Vicar will be glad too.

HESTER

Yes. Dr. Rolt thinks he will do all right now.