George. [Impatiently.] What nonsense. What in heaven's name made you think that?

Daisy. I made it my business to find out.

George. Well, you can set your mind at rest. I'm not going to ask her to marry me.

[The Amah comes in.

Amah. Five o'clock, Daisy.

Daisy. Leave me alone.

[The Amah goes out.

George. When does Harry come back?

Daisy. [After a pause, in a strange, hoarse voice.] To-day.

George. [Surprised at her tone and manner.] Is anything the matter, Daisy?