I shouldn’t have thought she wanted to be bothered with him in the morning.

Mrs. Wharton.

George!

Colonel Wharton.

Yes, dear.

Mrs. Wharton.

It seems so extraordinary to hear you say: “Hasn’t John come in yet? He said he was only going to the post.” It makes me rather want to cry.

Colonel Wharton.

It’s been a long time, Evelyn. It’s been a bad time for both of us, my dear. But worse for you.

Mrs. Wharton.