Sel. Yes. (To Mrs. Selwyn, L.)
Mrs. S. Ah! here he is back again!
Enter Fred quickly, at back, out of breath and with large Directory under his arm. He puts down Directory.
Sel. (Aside). He surely cannot have tracked that Tompkins to his lair already?
Fred. Good morning, Mrs. Selwyn, hope you have enjoyed your trip. (To Selwyn, aside). I say, old fellow, I forgot it after all!
Sel. (aside to Fred). Forgot what?
Fred (aside). The hat!
Sel. Horror, where did you leave it?
Fred (aside). Here! (Points to hat just as Mrs. Selwyn casually picks it up.)
Mrs. S. Who’s is this? (Looking inside.) Tompkins!