I expect they’re reading out the figures.

[Teddie O’Donnell rushes in, rather dishevelled, with his hat on the back of his head.

O’Donnell.

He’s in!

Anne.

How ripping!

[Francis Etchingham sinks into a chair, too overcome to speak, trying to compose himself. Catherine puts her hand on his shoulder to show her sympathy.

Lady Francis.

What’s the majority?

O’Donnell.