Gladys. What for?
Jessie. Do a favor for me, Gladys. I know Jack still loves you. I want you to stay here! I want you to hear it from his own lips. Let me hide you behind this screen (starts towards screen with her). When Jack comes in, I'll speak about you—
Will (vehemently). That won't do! (Gladys and Jessie stop.)
Peggy. Why not?
Will. It's rotten!
Peggy. But I want her to do it! (Gladys and Jessie start towards screen again.)
Will. I won't have it I say! It's undignified!
Peggy. Oh, don't be silly, Will!
Will. I say I won't have it! Let Gladys go on pouring tea! (Gladys starts towards tea table.)
Peggy. Let them hide, I say! (Gladys starts to screen.)