Hence, we had to use craft. I argued that food must come
into the house, and that it probably came in early.
JANET. Well, it's a good thing for you I happened to hear the cat
mewing, or you might have had another couple of hours in my back yard.
You're the eldest, I suppose.
JAMES. We are twins.
JANET. Really!
CARVE. As you say--really!
JAMES. I am the older, but the difference between us is not
considerable.
JOHN. Now, mother, please don't cry.
JANET. (Having poured out a cup of tea, holds it before MRS. SHAWN.)
Sugar? (MRS. SHAWN signifies an affirmative--JANET drops sugar into
cup, which MRS. SHAWN takes.) You'll drink it easier if you lift your
veil.
JAMES. Now, mother--you are sure you recognise this gentleman?
MRS. S. (Not very positively.) Yes--yes. It's a rare long while....
JAMES. He is your husband and our father?
MRS. S. (More positively.) Yes. And sorry I am to say it. (JANET eyes
her carefully.)
JAMES. I think that suffices. (To JANET.) Madam, you are in a most
unfortunate position.
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