No, no——
Olive.
If they did do such a thing——! [Agitatedly.] Gurrrh! I can’t get my bonnet to sit straight. May I take it off, and receive them as if I were—at home?
John.
If you would rather do so——
Olive.
[Going to the dining-room door.] Is there a mirror in here?
John.
Yes. [She goes out hurriedly.] Let me hold the lamp for you——
[He follows her. After a brief pause, Quaife re-enters, showing in Mrs. Cloys, Sir Fletcher Portwood, and Claude. Quaife withdraws.