let's have 'em now, while they're fresh, eh, nora?
sighs as honora puts the frying pan on the stove.
you're partial to a nice bit of mackerel, aren't you, steve?
doris day!
ya gotta be quick in this house, mate!
hey! isn't it that irish singer . . . murray o' lanza?
hope it's all right. it's from whitcomb and tombs . . .
come on through.
look who i've found!
they sound like a queer mob!
what's that?
smiles at juliet.
yvonne tells us you're good at making models.
we're pretty handy with model making, too, eh?
i've never cottoned on to plasticine like you girls, but i enjoy making things out of wood.
i work at dennis brothers fish supply.
this story of yours-maybe the school newspaper will print it when it's finished.
is that a fact! you'd better put me name down for an advance copy!
chuckles. pauline and juliet look at each with knowing smiles.
thought i'd have a go at building the birdhouse on saturday . . . anyone want to give me a hand?
go to the house.
you have broken my heart, yvonne.
turns and leaves the room. pauline stares at the ceiling.
shakes his head, sullenly.
is pouring a drink.
sure i can't tempt you to a nice sherry, dr. hulme?
sits down next to honora, glass of sherry in hand.
no arguments there, dr. hulme! all that time inside working on those novels of theirs. they don't get fresh air or exercise!
waves a pair of new socks around. the family laughing and talking. pauline is not participating. she is leaning back, looking morose. honora looks at her with concern.
is chopping firewood in the back garden. honora approaches him.
what now?
and honora exchange a glance.
she's cut us out of her life . . . it's been causing her mother and i a lot of worry.
is that a good idea?
looks at honora . . . tears are running down her cheeks. he stands and ushers hilda toward the door.
why don't i telephone you tonight, mrs. hulme?
accompanies hilda into the hallway.
that man's a credit to the nation.
i'd better be getting back. bye, love.
pulls his coat on. honora gives him a peck cheek.
have a nice outing, you lot.
wanders out. honora turns to pauline and juliet.
Rieper: Simon O'Connor