I have to return to Manchester to-night.
We shall have to get to work immediately.
ST. HERBERT Geoffrey will surely take it as a compliment.
JANET Don't you feel that woman, all over the world, is calling to
you?
ANNYS It isn't that. I'm not trying to shirk it. I merely
thought that if there had been time--of course, if you really think
-
LADY MOGTON You consent?
ANNYS Yes. If it's everybody's wish.
LADY MOGTON That's settled.
PHOEBE [She springs up, waving a handkerchief.] Chilvers for
ever!
JANET [Rises.] God bless you!
MRS. MOUNTCALM-VILLIERS [Clapping her hands.] Now we shan't be
long!
LADY MOGTON [Hammers.] Order, please!
[The three subside.]
This is serious business. The next step is, of course -
[The door opens; GEOFFREY enters. He is a youngish-looking man of
three or four and thirty. LADY MOGTON, at the sound of the door,
turns. ST. HERBERT rises. There is a pause.]
LADY MOGTON We've been talking about you. We must apologise for
turning your drawing-room -
GEOFFREY My dear mother-in-law, it is Providence.
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