Of course. What’s that boy doing all this time? He is slow, isn’t he?

Marsh.

It’s a great change for you, this, after the sort of life you’ve been used to.

Norah.

[To change the topic.] I was rather hoping you’d have some letters for me. I haven’t had any for a long time.

Marsh.

There now, I’ve got a head like a sieve. Two came by the last mail and I didn’t send them on because I was coming myself.

Norah.

You haven’t forgotten them?

Marsh.