[Opening his eyes.] Pray amplify that in graceful language, Mr. Westrip—restricting yourself to forty-eight words—[He breaks off, interrupted by the appearance of Ottoline at the glazed door.] Ah, my darling!

Ottoline.

Good morning, Dad. [To Westrip.] Good morning.

Westrip.

[Shyly.] Good morning.

Ottoline.

[To Sir Randle—advancing a few steps, but leaving the door open.] Are you and mother busy?

Sir Randle.

Not at all.

Lady Filson.