[To John, who relieves him of his hat, overcoat, and neckerchief.] How are you, John?
John.
Splendid, Mr. Roope. [Beaming.] Our new novel is sech a success, sir.
Philip.
Ha, ha, ha, ha!
Roope.
[To John.] So Mr. Mackworth wrote and told me. [Giving his gloves to John.] Congratulate you, John.
John.
[Depositing the hat, coat, etc., upon the settee on the left.] Thank you, sir.
Roope.