DOMINIC (there as usual). Bollinger 1906, my lord. (He has startled them again.) Mr. Latimer will be down in two minutes, my lady. He asks you to forgive him for not being here to receive you.
LEONARD. Mr. Latimer? Who on earth’s Mr. Latimer?
DOMINIC. If you would wish to be shown your room, my lady——
ANNE (who has not taken her eyes off him). No, thank you.
LEONARD (stepping forward). Look here, my man, is this an hotel or have we come to a private house by mistake?
DOMINIC. A sort of hotel, my lord. I assure your lordship there is no mistake. Thank you, my lady.
[He goes out.
ANNE (laughing half-hysterically as she sits down). Very original man, Harrod. Or is it Lyons?
[102]LEONARD. Look here, I’m going to get to the bottom of this. (He starts after DOMINIC.)
ANNE. Why bother? Mr. Latimer will be here in two minutes.