[Turning.] I beg that I may not be detained longer.

[She passes out; John follows her, leaving the door open.

Sir Fletcher Portwood.

[Standing over Claude, shaking him.] Wake up, sir! wake up!

Claude.

[Waking.] What is it? eh? [Rising.] Hullo, Uncle!

Sir Fletcher Portwood.

You’ve been sleeping, sir; your manners are appalling.

Claude.

[Stupidly.] Where’s aunt?