[Who has turned in her chair at Ottoline's entrance.] Not at all, Otto.

Sir Randle.

[To Westrip.] I will join you in the library, Mr. Westrip. [Westrip withdraws at the door on the left, and Sir Randle goes to Ottoline and embraces her.] My dear child!

Ottoline.

[In rather a strained voice.] Sir Timothy Barradell is here, Dad.

Sir Randle.

I heard he had called.

Lady Filson.

So sweet of him to treat us informally!

Ottoline.