DOMINIC. I looked it up in the dictionary one Sunday afternoon, sir. They describe it there as “an abnormal dryness of the mouth.”
LATIMER. I said I wanted to be original, Dominic.
DOMINIC. Quite so, sir.
(They both think in silence.)
LATIMER. Perhaps I had better leave it to the inspiration of the moment.
[173]EUSTASIA (off). Dominic! Dominic!
DOMINIC. This appears to be the moment, sir.
LATIMER. Quick. (Bustling him off) Don’t let her ladyship come in for a moment. I must assume a recumbent position.
DOMINIC. Yes, sir.
[He goes out.