[88]BROXOPP (still talking). “Yes,” I said, “if you had come to me twenty years earlier——”
JACK (sharply). Where is your brother now? In the country?
MISS JOHNS (frightened). Yes!
JACK. Can you get him up to London?
MISS JOHNS. Y—yes. I think——
IRIS (excitedly). Jack!
BROXOPP. What is it, boy?
JACK. How far away is it? Can you get him up at once? This evening?
MISS JOHNS. I—I think—it’s in Surrey——
JACK. Send him a telegram now—don’t be afraid of a long one—I’m paying for it. (Taking out half-a-crown) Here you are. (Going with her to the door) That’s right, now, off you go. Remember, I’ve got to see him to-night. Got that? Good!