Oh, I thought it was Claude.

[She puts her hand to her heart and steadies herself against a chair.

Miss Vernon.

What on earth’s the matter?

Grace.

[With a gesture of the head towards Archibald.] I’ve told him about me and....

Miss Vernon.

[In short exclamation, which does not interrupt Grace.] Oh!

Grace.

I’m going to tell Claude. It’s the only thing to do.