[In a pitying tone.] Oh, my dear Mackworth! I repeat, it's no use your adopting this attitude. You don't realize how completely you're bowled over, I mean t'say. Dunning's got incontestable proofs——

Philip.

[Jumping up, unable to repress himself any longer.] Damn the impudent scoundrel——!

[The bell rings.

Bertram.

[Listening.] Your bell!

Philip.

[Striding to the left and then to the fireplace.] You said he's still at his office, didn't you?

Bertram.

[Rising.] Yes.