Philip.

[Making for the door on the left.] I'll bolt, then.

Roope.

[Rising and seizing him.] You shall do nothing of the kind. [Forcing him down upon the fauteuil-stool.] You'll upset my luncheon-table! [Tidying himself.] You're most inconsiderate; you are positively. And you've disarranged my necktie.

Philip.

[In a low voice.] How is she looking, Robbie?

Roope.

Brilliant. [Putting his necktie in order.] Is that straight? Brilliant.

Philip.

[Gazing into space.] Ten years ago, old man!