Mollen. Certainly—though—(getting away L.)
Sir J. (following him to L.) I'm immensely grateful! I'll send for the boy at once and talk to him. I can manage that part. You'll see Lady Claude into her carriage, walk to the corner of the street and come back. Then, if you're right about him—
Mollen. If I'm right!
Sir J. (L. C.) You will put the other little matter before her, in your own inimitable fashion. Eh?
Mollen. (L.) I'll be back in ten minutes.
(Mollentrave exits L. 3 E. Sir Joseph has rung R. Peters comes in L. 3 E.)
Sir J. (R. C.) Tell Mr. Swenboys I want him.
Peters. Yes, Sir Joseph.
(Peters goes L. 3 E. Sir Joseph hums cheerfully, takes up the book, and glances at it. Everard enters. Sir J. frowns, throws down book and waves him to a chair.)
Everard. (L. C.) You want me, uncle?