GERALD. Hullo, Bob, we were just coming back for you.

MISS FARRINGDON. Thoughtful Gerald.

GERALD. Pamela's idea. She thought that the elder members of the
family could discuss life more freely unhampered by the younger
generation.

PAMELA. What I really said was, "Where's Bob?"

GERALD. Well, it's the same thing.

MISS FARRINGDON. Bob is looking after me, thank you very much.
[They go out together.]

GERALD (after watching them go, to PAMELA). Stay here a bit. There
are too many people and dogs and things outside. Come and sit on
the sofa and I'll tell you all the news. (He takes her hand and
they go to the sofa together.) What ages you've been away!

PAMELA. An hour and a half. And it need not have been that if you'd
come with me.

GERALD (taking her hand). If I had come with you, I would have held
your hand all the way.

PAMELA. I shouldn't have minded.

GERALD. But just think what would have happened: You would have had