[The sound is heard of a carriage stopping outside.
Cobbett.
Hulloa, what’s that?
Grace.
It’s my mother-in-law. She’s been out for her drive. [With a glance at her watch.] Claude ought to be in soon.
Cobbett.
What are you going to do?
Grace.
I’m going to use every means in my power to persuade him to change his mind.
Cobbett.