Set eighteen months later, this act centers on the bond between Major Pollock , who is hiding a scandalous secret about his past, and Sibyl Railton-Bell , a shy, repressed woman dominated by her mother. Characters

Focuses on the relationship between John Malcolm , a disillusioned former politician, and his ex-wife, Anne Shankland . The story explores their attempts to reconcile despite a past marked by conflict.

The "separate tables" in the dining room serve as a metaphor for the individual isolation of each guest. The Two One-Act Plays

Mrs. Railton-Bell's daughter, who eventually finds her own voice and courage through her relationship with Major Pollock. Notable Adaptations