Smith. (Takes up railway guide which Celia has left open on table and reads) "Stops at every station, has a two hours' wait at Bletchley, and arrives in London at three-thirty in the morning." (Looks at Celia) An excellent train. The express goes at ten.
Faraday. Then of course you'll stay and dine here first. Martin shall look after you.
Smith. I shall be most happy. (At Celia) I have brought a message for Miss Faraday and I shall be unable to deliver it if she goes out to dinner.
Celia. (Speaking over her shoulder) Father, you know I promised you this afternoon that I should not let this news interfere----
Faraday. But, my dear child, thinking it over, we can't expect such a sacrifice.
Phyllis. (In a whisper to Madge) But she must go. There's only dinner for two.
Faraday. Dinner for two! What two?
Tarver. (Coming down R. to door) Well, you see, I am worn to a shadow, and Phyllis and I thought----
Faraday. (Coming C.) Oh, you did! Did you? You get elected first, my lad, and think afterwards.
Tarver. Oh, I say!