Archibald.

I’m afraid Peggy’s death upset her very much.

Mrs. Insoley.

[Irritably.] That’s the worst of those sort of people, they have no self-control. If she’s going to give way like this at the death of a kitchen-maid, what on earth is she going to do at the death of a duchess?

Archibald.

Is it a riddle, mother?

[Grace comes in. She looks tired and worn. She is in a very nervous state. She gives the impression that any folly, any wildness may be expected from her.

Grace.

Good morning, Archibald.