John.
[Shaking hands with Shafto.] Halloa, Denzil! [To Elphick, shaking hands with him.] Well, Peter! It’s awfully good of you fellows proposing to see me through this evening.
Elphick.
Not in the least.
Shafto.
Speak for yourself, Peter.
John.
I couldn’t have endured my own company to-night, I can tell you. Sorry you can’t sleep here, though.
Shafto.
My governor hasn’t seen Peter since he’s been home this leave. It’s an old promise——