JANET

Yes. Forgotten and forgiven (rises). How are you, Aunt Harriet? I didn’t see you. (Eagerly) Hester!

[Goes to her impulsively, holding out her hand. Hester takes it coldly. Janet tries to draw her towards her. Hester resists. She drops her hand and Hester turns away.]

DE MULLIN

Who is that? (pointing to Johnny).

JANET

(turning to him)

That is Johnny. My son.

DE MULLIN

My grandson?