Act I

You’ve both upset me thoroughly. I wanted a nice, restful weekend, with moments of Sandy’s ingenuous affection to warm the cockles of my heart when I felt in the mood, and now the house is going to be full of discord⁠—not enough food, everyone fighting for the bath⁠—perfect agony! I wish I were dead!

You needn’t worry about Myra and me. We shall keep out of everyone’s way.

I shall take Richard on the river all day tomorrow.

In what?

The punt.

I absolutely forbid you to go near the punt.

It’s sure to rain, anyhow.

What your father will say I tremble to think. He needs complete quiet to finish off The Sinful WomanThe Sinful Woman.

I see no reason for there to be any noise, unless Sandy What’s-his-name is given to shouting.

If you’re rude to Sandy I shall be extremely angry.