[MaC] Separations: The Group in Vangie's flat (revised)

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>>
>> "Have a biscuit," Vangie said cheerfully. "Or a piece of cake. Made
>> it
>> myself this morning, sugarless =and= eggless. I've got the kettle
>> on."

>> She went across to the bathroom door and tapped firmly on it.
>> "Philip!
>> Do you need anything?"
>
> While Evangeline checked on Phillip, Cyril moved to the tea service and
> offered, "Would any of you care for some tea?  I'll pour out."  He
> looked at Richard, Arabella and Braham in turn.  However, his glance
> lingered on Arabella a moment longer than the men.

"I should like some, Mr.Beaman," the dowager said with a pleasant smile. 
"Sweet, please." She reached for a biscuit as well, then said to the others, 
"Mrs. Evans makes a rather good wartime cake. You hardly notice what isn't 
in it, because the rest comes together so well."