Only just let me know which you
want.
GERALD. Well, as long as you don't overdo it. Don't rub it in that
he's just left prison, and--don't rub it out.
TOMMY. I suppose it would be quite safe to ask him to pass the
mustard?
GERALD (laughing). Good old Tommy!
LETTY. You'd better talk to me all the time, and then you'll be all
right.
GERALD. We'll make it go between us. And, of course, Pamela will
help to-morrow. Hooray for Pamela! It makes me quite envious seeing
you young people together. By the way, I interrupted you just now.
LETTY. You did rather.
GERALD. Well, I absolutely refuse to go away now. But, of course, if
you're longing to show each other the stables or anything--(with a
wave of the hand) pray show. Or try anywhere else. Save for Aunt
Tabitha's room upstairs and the hall down here, the whole house is
at your disposal.
LETTY (sitting down firmly). Then I shall stay here. Isn't Aunt Mary
back yet?
GERALD. They are probably still eating. It's the very latest
millionaire from London, so they're having the lunch of their
lives, I expect. Afterwards father will put him at his ease by
talking about crops. (Picking up a book and settling himself
comfortably in front of the fire) Tommy, if you can't find a book,
sing or something.
LETTY. Oh, come on, Tommy.
[She jumps up and goes out of the door in front of the staircase.
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