[Going forward eagerly.] Ah.

[She comes through the curtains. She wears a
kimono, her hair is all dishevelled, hanging
about her head in a tangled mop. She is
not made up and looks haggard and yellow
and lined. When
Mereston sees her he
gives a slight start of surprise. She plays
the scene throughout with her broadest
brogue.

Lady Frederick.

Good-morning.

Mereston.

[Staring at her in dismay.] Good-morning.

Lady Frederick.

Well, what have you to say to me?

Mereston.

[Embarrassed.] I—er—hope you slept all right.