Roope.

Her family may still bang the big drum occasionally, and give it an extra whack on her account; but Ottoline herself——

Philip.

Faugh! [Returning to Roope.] Why the devil have you done this?

Roope.

[Feebly.] I confess, in the hope of bringing about a reconciliation.

Philip.

You—you good-natured old meddler. [Quickly.] Does she expect to find me here?

Roope.

No.