The action takes place in Arthur Winslow's house in Kensington, London, and extends over a period of two years preceding the first world war (1914 - 1918)

ACT I

Scene 1 - A Sunday morning in July

Scene 2 - An afternoon in April, nine months later

ACT II

Scene 1 - An evening in January, nine months later

Scene 2 - An afternoon in June, five months later