Sir J. (discontentedly) Ah—in the library, then?
Peters. No, Sir Joseph—Mr. Swenboys is smoking a pipe in the library—
Sir J. (furious) Not a room in my house! Where in Heaven's name are they?
Peters. In the dining-room, Sir Joseph.
Sir J. (stamping his foot) The dining-room! Bring them up here, Peters—quick!
(Peters goes L. 3 E. Sir Joseph goes to glass R. and arranges tie, etc. Peters returns with Mr. Mollentrave and Lady Claude. Mollentrave is a very old man, with masses of snow-white hair; notwithstanding his age, he is alert and agile, with no trace of feebleness. Lady Claude is a beautiful and fascinating woman. Lady C. enters, shakes hands with Sir J. C., and gets away L. C. as Mollen. enters.)
Mollen. (with outstretched hands—C.) My dear Balsted! Forgive this intrusion. But I had to come and congratulate you again on the way you conducted my case. You were masterly! Masterly.
Sir J. (C.) You are very good, Mr. Mollentrave. Our copyright law is intricate. (Mol. crosses behind Sir J. to R. and undoes book) It was a very nice point (he shakes hands with Lady Claude) And you, Lady Claude, are you pleased?
Mollen. (R. C.) Need you ask, when my book was in question! Rosamund is naturally proud of her father's work!