Roope.

Do; at once. [Putting on his hat.] She may summon you by telephone——

Philip.

[Addressing the envelope.] She gave me a scarf-pin yesterday—such a beauty. [Softly.] I'll wear it. [Rising and giving the note to Roope.] Bless you, old boy!

[Roope pockets the note, grasps Philip's hand hurriedly, and bustles to the vestibule door.

Roope.

My quickest way is the Tube to Bayswater, and then a taxi across the Park——

[He has entered the vestibule—omitting to close the door in his haste—and has opened the outer door when Philip calls to him.

Philip.

[Standing behind the smoking-table—with a change of manner.] Robbie——