PIM. Not at all, Mrs. Marden. I can only assure you I—
DINAH (from the window). Hullo, here's Mr. Pim! (She comes in, followed by BRIAN.)
PIM (anxiously looking at the door in case MR. MARDEN should come in). Yes, yes, I—er—
DINAH. Oh, Mr. Pim, you mustn't run away without even saying how do you do! Such old friends as we are. Why, it is ages since I saw you! Are you staying to tea?
PIM. I'm afraid I—
OLIVIA. Mr. Pim has to hurry away, Dinah. You mustn't keep him.
DINAH. Well, but you'll come back again?
PIM. I fear that I am only a passer-by, Miss—er—Dinah.
OLIVIA. You can walk with him to the gate, dear.
PIM (gratefully to OLIVIA). Thank you. (He edges towards the window) If you would be so kind, Miss Dinah—