We had tea in the train. [With the more or less
helpful assistance of Vernon she divests herself of her outdoor
garments.]
THE ELDER MISS WETHERELL [she holds up her hands in astonishment].
Tea in the train!
THE YOUNGER MISS WETHERELL. We were not expecting you so soon. You
said in your telegram -
VERNON. Oh, it was raining in London. We thought we would come
straight on--leave our shopping for another day.
FANNY. I believe you were glad it was raining. Saved you such a lot
of money. Old Stingy!
THE ELDER MISS WETHERELL. Then did you walk from the station, dear?
FANNY. Didn't it seem a long way? [She laughs up into his face.]
He was so bored. [Vernon laughs.]
THE YOUNGER MISS WETHERELL. I had better tell--[She is going towards
the bell.]
VERNON [he stops her]. Oh, let them alone. Plenty of time for all
that fuss. [He puts them both gently side by side on the settee.]
Sit down and talk. Haven't I been clever? [He puts his arm round
Fanny, laughing.] You thought I had made an ass of myself, didn't
you? Did you get all my letters?
THE YOUNGER MISS WETHERELL. I think so, dear.
FANNY [she is sitting in an easy-chair. Vernon seats himself on the
arm]. Do you know I've never had a love-letter from you?
VERNON. You gave me no time. She met me a month ago, and married me
last week.
FANNY. It was quick work. He came--he saw--I conquered! [Laughs.]
THE ELDER MISS WETHERELL. They say that love at first sight is often
the most lasting.
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