(who feels that a change of subject will be only tactful)
There now, Hester! I do believe you’ve never asked after Dicky! He’ll be so offended!
HESTER
(smiling)
Has Dicky been ill again? I thought you said he was better yesterday.
MISS DEANES
He was. But he had a relapse, poor darling. I had to sit up all last night with him!
JANET
What has been the matter with him?