Philip.

[Gratefully.] Good night.

[Lady Filson leaves Philip and looks about for her wrap. Sir Randle puts her into it and then goes into the vestibule and wrestles with his overcoat.

Bertram.

[Coming to Philip, humbly.] M—M—Mackworth—I—I——

Philip.

[Kindly.] No, no; don't you bother, old man——

Bertram.

I—I could kick myself, Mackworth, I could indeed. I've been a sneak and a cad, I mean t'say, and—and I'm properly paid out——

Philip.