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 : Would you like tea? It must be almost time.

Not yet. I just want to get my bearings. It’s good to be here, though. You keep the place beautifully. Beautifully. Do they still have trouble with foxes at Steppy End?



(A pause.) It’s stupid of me, I know but  is Griffiths still here?



(shuddering) : I’m sorry. He was a good man.



(patting her hand) : I know, Jenny. It’s only that I can’t get used

[Then he turns to.

You never told me you were coming down here to-day.




 * Yes. I must have followed you almost at once.





(stiffening) : Wealdstone?