Sylvia.

He’ll be here directly.

[Mrs. Wharton comes in, followed by Dr. Macfarlane. Mrs. Littlewood goes up to her and the two old ladies kiss one another. For a moment they stand clasped in one another’s arms.

Mrs. Littlewood.

My dear old friend!

Mrs. Wharton.

It was dear of you to come, Charlotte. I knew you’d feel for me.

Dr. Macfarlane.

Now sit down, my dear Mrs. Wharton, sit down and rest yourself.

[He puts her into a chair and places a cushion behind her.