Indeed?
MISS DEANES
Yes. The voyage, you see. They come all the way from South America and generally they pick up the most dreadful language, poor lambs—from the sailors.
But Dicky didn’t. He has such a pure mind (rising). And now I really must be going. I have all kinds of people I want to tell about Mr. Bulstead’s engagement.
[Shaking hands with Mrs. Clouston and Janet.
BROWN
I must be off too. Wait one moment, Miss Deanes. Good-bye, Mrs. Clouston.
[Shakes hands with Mrs. Clouston and bows stiffly to Janet. He has not yet forgiven Johnny for not knowing his catechism.
(To Hester.)
Good-bye, Miss De Mullin. Shall I see you at Evensong?