Mrs. Insoley.

Oh, nonsense! You’re in the best of health. And you can take the dog with you.

Miss Hall.

Very well, Mrs. Insoley.

[Miss Vernon and Miss Hall go out.

Mrs. Insoley.

Louisa’s very troublesome sometimes. She fancies she’s not feeling well. But she’s twenty-five years younger than I am, and I’ve never had a day’s illness in my life.

[Moore opens the door for Gann, who comes into the room, cap in hand, and stands at the door awkwardly. He is in his working clothes.

Claude.

Good afternoon, Gann.