JOHNNY
Well, that’s what mother taught me.
JANET
(coming to the rescue)
I’m afraid he doesn’t know his catechism yet, Mr. Brown. You see he’s only eight. (Brown bows stiffly.) Run away, Johnny, and play in the garden for a little.
[Leads him to the door in the bay.
JOHNNY
All right, Mummie.
[Johnny runs out into the garden. A certain relief is perceptible on his departure. It is felt that his interview with Mr. Brown has not been a success....