It startled me to see you there. I came in this way because I saw the door was open and your front door bell’s so noisy. I thought if the Colonel was asleep it might wake him.
Mrs. Wharton.
It’s early, isn’t it?
Sylvia.
Yes, I’m on my way to the early service. I thought I’d look in just to ask how the Colonel was. But I didn’t expect to see you. I thought Kate or Hannah might be about.
Mrs. Wharton.
George is dead, Sylvia.
Sylvia.
[In amazement.] Mrs. Wharton!
Mrs. Wharton.