[Offers him her hands, which he takes a little reluctantly.

Re-enter Wells.

WELLS.

Lady Wargrave.

[Exit.

Enter Lady Wargrave leaning on the Colonel’s arm. She walks with a crutch-stick, and is followed by Margery, who carries a cushion. Mrs. Sylvester retires up, so that she is not immediately seen by Lady Wargrave.

GERALD [a little tentatively].

My dear aunt!

[They shake hands.

LADY WARGRAVE.