Lucy, what is it? You frighten me.

Lucy.

Try and bear up, George. We want all the strength we've got, you and I.

[Mrs. Crowley puts her arms round Lucy and kisses her.

Mrs. Crowley.

Oh, my dear, my dear!

Lucy.

[Disengaging herself.] You're all very kind, and I know you sympathise with me....

Mrs. Crowley.

[Interrupting her.] You know that we'll do everything we can to help you.