I’m sorry to seem ungracious, but I don’t want your sympathy.

Vicar.

Your attitude amazes me.

Mrs. Poole.

If we didn’t all know how devoted you were to your sons, one might really think you were indifferent to their loss.

Mrs. Littlewood.

[Reflectively.] No, I’m not exactly indifferent.

Vicar.

Since you won’t see me alone, I must say things to you here and now which I should rather have kept for your private ear. I have a right to remonstrate with you because your behaviour is a scandal to my parish.

Mrs. Littlewood.