They mustn’t let him up. I won’t see him. It’s monstrous that I should have to put up with this.

Lady Francis.

My dear, don’t worry. George hasn’t made any attempt to see you for a fortnight.

[George Winter comes in hurriedly, unannounced; he shuts the door behind him.

Catherine.

[Indignantly.] What d’you want? You’ve got no right to force yourself upon me.

[She makes a movement to leave the room, but he intercepts her. He takes a paper out of his pocket.

George Winter.

I’ve just been served with this.

Catherine.