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III] a cup left overnight. I'll have the kettle boiling in a jiffy. Would you like a nice egg with it?

No, thanks.

Or a nice bit of toast?

No, Brigid, thanks. Just a cup of tea.

[Crossing to the folding doors.] I won't be a moment. [She stops, turns back and goes towards the door on the left.] But first I must waken Master Archie or there'll be ructions.

[Comes to her and, putting up his face to be kissed, says:] Buon giorno, mamma!

[Kissing him.] Buon giorno, Archie! [To .] Did you put another vest on him under that one?