Mr. Halliwell.
[John comes in. Jenny, after taking his hand,
sinks down on a chair, paying no attention
to the following conversation; she stares in
front of her, quite distraught. Basil tries
with all his might to appear calm and
natural.
Basil.
Hulloa, what are you doing in these parts?
John.
How d'you do, Mrs. Kent? I've been having an early lunch at Richmond, and I thought I'd just drop in on my way back. As it was Saturday afternoon I thought I might find you.
Basil.
I'm sure we're delighted to see you. [John gives a side-glance at Jenny, and slightly raises his eyebrows.] But you've only just come in time, because I've got to go up to town. We might travel up together.
John.
Certainly.