Westrip.

Good morning, Mr. Filson.

[Westrip goes out, closing the door.

Bertram.

[To Miss Tracer.] Good morning, Miss Tracer.

Miss Tracer.

[Who has seated herself in the chair at the further side of the writing-table—meekly.] Good morning.

Lady Filson.

[Half turning to Bertram, the press-cuttings in her hand.] Ah, my darling! Was that you I saw speaking to Underwood as I came through the hall?

Bertram.