Part 69 (1/2)

ERNEST

To telephone for a motor.

JUDGE

But you won't start until after the family party?

ERNEST

Of course not.

[_In a sudden silence HELEN and ERNEST walk into the house, leaving the family in despair._

JUDGE

[_after a long sigh, to JOHN_]

I knew you'd bungle it, I knew it--but there's still a chance, just one more card to play.

[_The BUTLER comes out._

LUCY

Good heavens! Already?

BUTLER

Mr. and Mrs. Willoughby, Doctor and Mrs. Grey, and the Misses Grey.

LUCY

[_flurried_]

And we're not even dressed!

JUDGE

No matter. It's Sunday--many orthodox people ... why, Mr. Baker won't even dine out on Sunday.

[_Enter the persons announced. Greetings._ ”How warm it is for September.” ... ”And how's the baby, Margaret?” _etc._

_JOHN and JUDGE apart are planning excitedly. JEAN and REX come out, and finally HELEN, followed by ERNEST._