[They wait in silence. In a moment Catherine comes in.

George Winter.

These are the gentlemen of whom I spoke to you. Gentlemen, here is my wife.

James Ford.

[Cordially.] How d’you do, Mrs. Winter? Pleased to see you.

Catherine.

[With a smile.] How d’you do?

James Ford.

We’ve not had the pleasure of welcoming you in Middlepool for some time.

Catherine.