FANNY [she whistles]. I am awfully ignorant on some topics. One
good thing, I always was a quick study. Not a bad-looking woman.

THE ELDER MISS WETHERELL. We are very proud of her. She was the
first -

VERNON [hastily]. We will have her history some other time.

THE YOUNGER MISS WETHERELL [who understands, signs to her sister].
Of course. She's tired. We are forgetting everything. You will
have some tea, won't you, dear?

FANNY. No, thanks. 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?