Philip.
What's the message?
Roope.
He saw your book in my bag, and began talking about you. He said he hadn't met you for years, but that I was to give you his warm regards.
Philip.
Indeed?
Roope.
[Astutely.] My impression is that he's heard rumours concerning you and Madame de Chaumié while he's been away, and that he's anxious to show he has no ill-will. I suppose your calling so often in Ennismore Gardens has been remarked.
Philip.
Extremely civil of him, if that's the case. [Loftily.] Decent sort of fellow, I recollect.