Part 45 (1/2)

Good-night.

[_She turns away. He goes out, steadying himself carefully.

Drummle appears outside the window, smoking._

DRUMMLE.

[_Looking into the room, and seeing_ PAULA.] My last cigar. Where's Aubrey?

PAULA.

Gone down to The Warren, to see Mrs. Cortelyon home.

DRUMMLE.

[_Entering the room._] Eh? Did you say Mrs. Cortelyon?

PAULA.

Yes. She has brought Ellean back.

DRUMMLE.

Bless my soul! Why?

PAULA.

I--I'm too tired to tell you, Cayley. If you stroll along the lane you'll meet Aubrey. Get the news from him.

DRUMMLE.

[_Going up to the window._] Yes, yes. [_Returning to_ PAULA.] I don't want to bother you, only--the anxious old woman, you know. Are you and Aubrey----?

PAULA.

Good friends again?

DRUMMLE.

[_Nodding._] Um.

PAULA.

[_Giving him her hand._] Quite, Cayley, quite.

DRUMMLE.

[_Retaining her hand._] That's capital. As I'm off so early to-morrow morning, let me say now--thank you for your hospitality.

[_He bends over her hand gallantly, then goes out by the window._

PAULA.